Gauteng E-Hailing Drivers Must Now Register on New GIPTAS Transport System
- The Gauteng Provincial Government launched a new registration drive for all e-hailing drivers operating in the province
- Drivers must submit key documents, including a valid PrDP, vehicle registration papers, and operating licences, to GIPTAS
- Foreign nationals driving for platforms like Uber, Bolt, and InDrive face a separate identification requirement under the new rules
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Gauteng e-hailing drivers are now required to register on the Gauteng Integrated Public Transport Administration System, known as GIPTAS, as the provincial government steps up its oversight of the ride-hailing sector.
According to a report, the registration push comes on the back of updates to the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTAA), which formally recognises e-hailing as its own public transport category, separate from metered taxis and minibuses.
What drivers need to submit
To complete registration, drivers must provide a set of documents: personal identification, a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), vehicle registration papers, and an operating licence.
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Drivers who do not hold a standard 13-digit South African ID number face an additional step. They are required to register using a Traffic Register Number (TRN), a profile generated through the eNaTIS system. The province said this mechanism will allow authorities to monitor and verify how many foreign nationals are active in the e-hailing space.
Beyond documentation, the amended NLTAA sets out vehicle standards that operators must meet. These include visible vehicle branding and the installation of in-vehicle panic buttons that connect directly to emergency services.
Consultations underway with Uber, Bolt, and InDrive
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela is leading consultation sessions with major platform operators, including Uber, Bolt, and InDrive. The talks are focused on data sharing and technical integration between the platforms and the GIPTAS system.
Registration has officially begun, though officials have not set a firm compliance deadline. Administrative backlogs in licence processing and ongoing technical discussions around app integration have delayed the announcement of a cut-off date.
More on e-hailing drivers and road safety
- Briefly News recently reported on an e-hailing driver who found himself in a terrifying struggle after passengers allegedly tried to take control of his vehicle.
- Motorists were left angry after discovering a dangerous road hazard that appeared to have been deliberately placed in the path of passing cars.
- A female e-hailing driver was left shaken after two men allegedly robbed her during a trip, with dashcam footage capturing the disturbing encounter.
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