Here’s what you’ll need to drive in WA

Driver Requirements

• Have a smartphone, mobile number and email address
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or otherwise have the right to work in Australia
• Have held an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 12 months
• Have an ABN and be GST-registered
• Hold a current Passenger Transport Driver Authorisation (PTD-A)
• Be listed as the insured driver on the insurance

Vehicle Requirements

Vehicles must meet the state government’s requirements and be in excellent condition, free of damage and decals. The vehicle must:

• be no more than ten years
• have a minimum of 4 doors
• seat a minimum of 4 passengers
• seat a maximum of 6 passengers
• not be an ex-taxi
• be registered in WA and covered by 3F Motor Injury Insurance (MII)
• be covered under a current third-party or comprehensive insurance
• be registered for Passenger Transport Vehicle Authorisation (PTV-A)

Document Requirements

• Profile Picture
  You must submit a clear photo of yourself (in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format, at least 200 x 200 pixels). The image you submit will be displayed as your profile picture for riders to verify with you.
• WA Driver’s Licence
  You will need to submit a copy of your current driver’s licence. In addition, you must have held a full, unrestricted driver’s licence (or Temporary Driver’s Licence Receipt) in WA for 12 months.

• Proof of ID
  You will need to provide an alternative ID (other than your driver’s licence), such as a valid passport, Immi card, Australian or NZ birth certificate or citizenship certificate.

• Passenger Transport Driver Authorisation (PTD-A)
  A PTD authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive a vehicle for hire or reward. You will need to submit a PTD authorisation along with your application. For more information about the PTD-A, please head to the WA Department of Transport.
• Passenger Transport Vehicle Authorisation (PTV-A)

A PTV authorisation is to operate a vehicle to provide a passenger transport service. You must submit a Passenger Transport Vehicle (PTV) authorisation in an On-demand Charter vehicle (OD-C). Please head to the WA Department of Transport for more information about the PTV-A.

• 3F Motor Injury Insurance (MII)
  

Motor Injury Insurance is an expanded insurance cover that provides treatment, care and support if you are catastrophically injured in a vehicle crash, irrespective of whether another driver is at fault. You must ensure that your vehicle has the correct class of MII recorded against its registration (class 3(f)).

• Declare Your Vehicle Insurance

You will need to declare that your vehicle is insured. In addition, your vehicle must have current third-party damage or comprehensive insurance cover, on which you should be listed as an insured driver.

Please allow up to 3 business days for us to review your application. Once your application is approved, we will activate your account, and you can start earning!

Signage Requirements

Western Australia
The sticker must be displayed on the vehicle’s rear window on the passenger’s side. If this is not practical, the sticker must be displayed in a position on the car visible from the vehicle’s rear while operating.

More information can be found at:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/On-demandTransport/passenger-transport-vehicle-equipment-and-modifications.asp.

After your registration is approved, you will receive 2 x self-adhesive Turvy Stickers by post. Most states and territories’ regulations require that you display signs indicating that the vehicle is being used to provide passenger services. Penalties may apply if you do not comply with such requirements. Please visit the link below or contact your state or territory’s regulatory authority for more information about signage.

Disclaimer

All information contained on this page has been compiled for your information only. Nothing on this page is intended to constitute legal advice and should be relied upon. Whilst all information contained herein has been prepared with care, Turvy does not make any representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or currency of the information provided and does not accept any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions. You should conduct your inquiries as to the accuracy of the information provided.