LicenceSouth Australia
Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA)
Issued by Department for Infrastructure and Transport (South Australia)
You need the right licence class
Driving a vehicle without the right licence class is an offence and can void insurance. Check the class you need with your state's transport authority.
What it is
The driver accreditation from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport that you need to drive rideshare, chauffeur cars or country taxis in SA. Adelaide metro taxis need a separate taxi accreditation.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
You need a full SA licence with no conditions, held for at least 6 months. You need a Working with Children Check, a national police check and a commercial medical. You also need to show you can communicate in English. Then apply to the department.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA)?
- The driver accreditation from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport that you need to drive rideshare, chauffeur cars or country taxis in SA. Adelaide metro taxis need a separate taxi accreditation.
- How do you get Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA)?
- You need a full SA licence with no conditions, held for at least 6 months. You need a Working with Children Check, a national police check and a commercial medical. You also need to show you can communicate in English. Then apply to the department.
- Who issues Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA)?
- Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA) is issued by Department for Infrastructure and Transport (South Australia).
- Which jobs need Small passenger vehicle driver accreditation (SA)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Rideshare driver.