LicenceWestern Australia
Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA)
Issued by Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (Western Australia)
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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 Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation from the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, needed to drive rideshare or taxi in WA.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Apply online through DoTDirect to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure for a PTD authorisation. The department checks your licence, history and health. You pay an application fee and a yearly fee.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA)?
- The Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation from the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, needed to drive rideshare or taxi in WA.
- How do you get Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA)?
- Apply online through DoTDirect to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure for a PTD authorisation. The department checks your licence, history and health. You pay an application fee and a yearly fee.
- Who issues Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA)?
- Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA) is issued by Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (Western Australia).
- Which jobs need Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (WA)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Rideshare driver.