The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will host a series of Special Operating Licence Handover Ceremonies across the province for uncollected issued operating licences from 12 to 14 August 2026.
This initiative is aimed at enabling compliant public transport operators to collect their approved operating licences before the collection deadline.
The special handover programme forms part of the Department's ongoing commitment to improve the efficiency of public transport regulation, eliminate administrative backlogs and ensure that public transport operators continue to operate legally in accordance with the National Land Transport Act.
The Department has been engaging extensively with the taxi industry and scholar transport operators through regional outreach programmes, awareness campaigns and previous handover ceremonies to encourage operators to collect their approved operating licences.
Since November 2025, the Department has successfully handed over more than 3 000 valid operating licences to compliant minibus taxi and scholar transport operators across Gauteng.
While significant progress has been made, a few approved operating licences remain uncollected despite repeated calls for operators to do so.
The Department will host final operating licence handover ceremonies in the following regions:
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Johannesburg and Sedibeng Region
Venue: 45 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg
Time: 10:00
Tshwane Region
Venue: 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Time: 14:00
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Ekurhuleni Region
Venue: 1 Hughard Street, Germiston
Time: 11:00
Friday, 14 August 2026
West Rand Region
Venue: Corner Kagiso Drive and Moses Street
Time: 10:00
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela urges operators to seize this final opportunity to collect their operating licences.
“An operating licence is a legal requirement for any public transport operator wishing to provide services in Gauteng. We therefore urge all operators whose licences have been approved to collect them without delay. These special handover ceremonies demonstrate government's commitment to supporting the public transport industry while ensuring compliance with the law and improving service delivery to commuters.”
The MEC added that a safe, reliable and well-regulated public transport system depends on operators complying with all legislative requirements.
The Department reiterates that Friday, 14 August 2026, marks the final deadline for operators to collect their approved operating licences.
Operators who fail to collect their licences by the deadline risk their licences being subjected to the applicable administrative processes in line with the relevant legislative framework.
All operators whose licences are ready for collection are encouraged to attend the ceremony designated for their respective region and ensure they bring the necessary identification and supporting documentation required for collection.
The Department remains committed to building an efficient, safe and sustainable public transport system that serves the people of Gauteng and supports economic growth through a fully compliant public transport industry.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Mpya
Spokesperson to the MEC
Cell: 078 450 9841
E-mail: pressoffice.gpdrt@gauteng.gov.za
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