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A passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive passengers for hire or reward, as part of their paid or volunteer work.
How to apply for a PTD authorisation
A PTD authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive a vehicle for hire or reward. Apply for your PTD authorisation via DoTDirect.
How to view, renew or cancel a PTD authorisation
Find out how to view, renew or surrender a passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation.
Driver disqualification offences
To keep industry and passengers safe, being charged with or convicted of a disqualification offence may impact on whether you are granted a passenger transport driver authorisation.
PTD FAQs
Read this page for answers to some frequently asked questions about passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisations.
Passenger transport driver responsibilities
Passenger transport drivers have a range of responsibilities depending on the type of passenger transport they are providing.
Driver safety and rights
Your safety and rights as a driver are very important. Find out how to protect yourself and passengers, and your options regarding accepting trips.
Apply for recognition of your non-WA PTD authorisation
Find out how to apply for mutual recognition of your interstate or New Zealand equivalent PTD authorisation in WA.
