How do I get a Qld drivers authorization?
To be eligible you must:
- have an entitlement to work in Australia.
- have a satisfactory criminal history.
- be medically fit.
- have a suitable driving history.
- meet the driver licence requirements for the category they are applying for.
What is a Queensland drivers Authority?
Driver authorisation is a qualification that allows you to drive a public passenger service—including taxis, buses, limousines or booked hire services.
What is BHTX?
Booked Hire/Taxi (BHTX) BHTX Taxi* Limo* Any public passenger service for which DA is required including services provided under General DA. Required by drivers of taxi and booked hire services (incl. services provided under a limo service licence).
How much is a drivers Authority Qld?
Business and industry licence fees
| Item | Cost as at 1 July 2021 |
|---|---|
| *Driver authorisation (booked hire/taxi)—1 year | $159.50 |
| *Driver authorisation (booked hire/taxi)—2 years | $247.95 |
| *Driver authorisation (booked hire/taxi)—3 years | $330.45 |
| *Driver authorisation (booked hire/taxi)—4 years | $413.00 |
What is a passenger service licence?
A small passenger service (SPS) uses vehicles that carry 12 people or less (including the driver) to carry passengers. You need a small passenger service licence if you carry passengers for hire or reward. Small passenger services include taxi and app-based services, shuttle services and private hire services.
Does a DA expire?
A Development Consent for building works (a DA) lapses (expires) in NSW if work is not physically commenced with 5 years of the date of consent.
Can I drive a taxi for personal use?
The short answer to this question is, no. When the vehicle is being used as a taxi for commercial purposes you’ll need to take out a suitable taxi insurance policy, even if you’re using it for personal travel part of the time.
What licence do you need to drive a bus in Qld?
Buses are covered under Heavy Vehicles or truck licences – there is no separate Bus Licence. The best licence you can obtain if you are looking to become a bus/coach driver is a Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence with a B Condition (can drive synchromesh and automatic gearboxes).
Do I need a TSL licence?
TSL labels are required so that operators who rent, lease, borrow or share vehicles can move their details easily between vehicles. The labels also allow a passenger or enforcement officer to identify the licence the service is working under.