Ministry of Transport and Communications

Own Account Permit

Read more about Own Account Permit

Overview

This type of permit is issued to operators who transport passengers for their own institutions such as (churches, societies, organisations).

Who is eligible?

Institutions.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the application fee of BWP130.00 to the Registration and licensing officer.
First-time applicants attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply. Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Submit inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay permit fee.
Once fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Copy of the registration book (if available) otherwise prove of financial ability
Copy of a valid roadworthiness certificate
Certified copy of valid National Identity Card of applicant
If company, copy of certificate of incorporation & shareholder’s certificates
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Certified copy of one director's valid National Identity Card (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

39 working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Road Transport and Safety around the country for assistance.
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Mini bus BWP 299.00
Bus BWP 403.00

Meta tags

Transport and Communications

Keywords

Own Account Permit

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Call Cab Permit

Read more about Call Cab Permit

Overview

Issued to operators who provide transport services for hire or reward from a defined private place.
Applicant should have a physical address and must possess a minimum of four (4) vehicles.
Once permit is issued , permit holders are governed by the Road Transport Act, failure of which they will be penalized

Who is eligible?

Locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete APPLICATION FOR INITIAL GRAND/AMENDMENT/RENEWAL OF ROAD TRANSPORT PERMIT and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the application fee of BWP 130.00 .
First-time applicants are expected to attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply.
Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Take Inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay permit fee.
Once a fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Copy of the registration book (if available) otherwise prove of financial ability
For companies ,copy of certificate of incorporation & shareholder’s certificates
Copy of Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) radio communication license
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's National Identity Card (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

39 working days for new applicants
Immediate for renewals

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing stations

Gaborone Old Supplies Office
Molepolole
Lobatse
Mahalapye
Palapye
Ghanzi
Maun
Kasane
Francistown
Serowe
Selebi Phikwe
Tsabong
Kanye

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Normal Fee BWP 260.00
Transfer BWP 520.00
Substitution BWP 520.00
Route (trip) Variation BWP 195.00

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Call cab application, Cab permit

Keywords

Call Cab Permit, Cab

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Taxi Service Permit

Read more about Taxi Service Permit

Overview

Issued to operators who provide door to door transport services for hire or reward.

Who is eligible?

Any locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Application for Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road, Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the prescribed fee to the Registration and licensing officer.
Pay the application fee of BWP130.00 to the Registration and licensing officer.
First-time applicants attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made. Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply. Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Take Inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay prescribed permit fee. Once fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book) or otherwise prove of financial ability
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's Valid National identity card (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies). Copy of business proposal (for new applicants). Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

39 working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices

Gaborone Old Supplies Office
Francistown
Ghanzi
Lobatse
Kanye
Molepolole
Mahalapye
Tsabong
Kasane
Maun
Selebi Phikwe
Serowe
Palapye

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Permit Fee : BWP 260.00
Transfer: BWP 520.00
Substitution:BWP 520.00
Route ( Trip) Variation:BWP 195.00

Please refer to Pricing schedule for penalities regarding offences.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Taxi Service

Keywords

Taxi Permit

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Local Operation ( Local Route)

Read more about Local Operation ( Local Route)

Overview

Issued to operators who provide transport services locally for hire or reward and is route described.
Operators who already have passenger vehicle permits but wish to vary from their limitations must apply for a Route (Trip) Variation Permit.
Permit holders who wish to remove their vehicle from the same route for any reason, and replace it with a more efficient vehicle can apply for substitution permit.
Permit holders who wish to change the names of the operator and replace it with another, either an individual or a company can apply for a transfer permit.

Who is eligible?

Reserved for citizens only.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval. Application forms are also at enquiries desk .
Pay the application fee of BWP 130.00 to the Registration and licensing officer.
First-time applicants are expected to attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time.
It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply. Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Take Inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay permit fee.
Once a fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang)
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid roadworthiness certificate (upon certificate collection).
Vehicle inspection certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of certificate of incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's national identity card (companies).
Copy of shareholder's certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (new applicants).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

39 working days for new applicants
Immediate for renewals

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices

Gaborone Old Supplies Office
Francistown
Ghanzi
Lobatse
Kanye
Molepolole
Mahalapye
Tsabong
Kasane
Maun
Selebi Phikwe
Serowe
Palapye

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Application Fee: BWP 130.00
Normal Fee : BWP 299.00
Transfer : BWP 520.00
Substitution: BW 520.00
Route (trip) Variation: BWP 195.00

Offence	First Time	Second Time	Third and Subsequent
Covering PSV in an un-authorised colour	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Selling or disposing of vehicle without authority	BWP 400.00	BWP 1,000.00	BWP 1,300.00
Overloading	BWP 400.00	BWP 1,000.00	BWP 1,300.00
Touting	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Overcharging passenger fare	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,200.00
Crew misbehaviour	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,200.00
Failure to adhere to Permit conditions	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Private vehicle used as PSV without appropriate permit	BWP 1,500.00	BWP 3,000.00	BWP 3,500.00
A conductor/driver without a badge/uniform/name tag	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Loss of customer bag/belongings	BWP 200.00	BWP 400.00	BWP 600.00
Plying wrong route	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, local route, combi

Keywords

Local route

Synonyms

combi

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Scheduled Operation (Long Distance Route)

Read more about Scheduled Operation (Long Distance Route)

Overview

Issued to operators who provide transport services on long routes for hire or reward. Operator will have to follow the approved timeslots.
Please note that non compliance to permit conditions will lead to charges and or revocation of permit.

Who is eligible?

Any locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle with a permit.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing Officer at any Department of Road Transport and Safety permit-issuing office for approval.
Pay the application fee of BWP130.00 to the Registration and licensing officer.
First-time applicants attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply.
Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Submit Inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay permit fee.
Once fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid national Identity document (Omang).
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's National ID (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (for new applicants).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

39 working days (waiting period for new application approval).

Permit renewal (immediate over the counter)upon submission of all the required documents.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices

Gaborone Old Supplies Office
Francistown
Ghanzi
Lobatse
Kanye
Molepolole
Mahalapye
Tsabong
Kasane
Maun
Selebi Phikwe
Serowe
Palapye

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Type	Normal Fee	Transfer	Transfer	Substitution	Route ( Trip) Variation
Mini Bus	BWP 299	BWP 520	BWP 520	BWP 520	BWP195
Bus	BWP 403	BWP520	BWP 520	BWP 520	BWP195

Note: reinstatement of a permit – passenger: The Controller may, subject to payment of BWP2500.00, reinstate a permit provided that the time slots of the same permit, in the case of scheduled routes, are still vacant.

Appeals Fee BWP200.00
Duplicate documents (permit and token) BWP325.00
Penalty for late renewal BWP26.00 per day excluding public holidays and weekends
Penalty for failure to observe departure and arrival time schedule
First offence BWP1000.00
Second offence BWP1500.00
Third offence BWP2000.00 or fine and suspension of permit for not more than 12 months

Offences
Offence	First Time	Second Time	Third and Subsequent
Covering PSV in an un-authorised colour	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1040.00
Selling or disposing of vehicle without authority	BWP400.00	BWP1000.00	BWP1300.00
Overloading	BWP400.00	BWP1000.00	BWP1300.00
Touting	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1040.00
Overcharging passenger fare	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1200.00
Crew misbehaviour	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1200.00
Failure to adhere to Permit conditions	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1040.00
Private vehicle used as PSV without appropriate permit	BWP1500.00	BWP3000.00	BWP3500.00
A conductor/driver without a badge/uniform/name tag	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1040.00
Loss of customer bag/belongings	BWP200.00	BWP400.00	BWP600.00
Plying wrong route	BWP400.00	BWP800.00	BWP1040.00

Meta tags

Transport and Communications , Local Route

Keywords

Local Operation

Local Route

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Tour Operation Permit

Read more about Tour Operation Permit

Overview

The Tour Operation Permit is issued to operators who provide transport services to tourists for hire or reward.

Please note that this type of permit can only be issued to operators who have been approved by the Department of Tourism.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens
Locally registered companies.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the application fee of BWP130.00 to the Registration and Licensing Officer.
First-time applicants attend a Transport Advisory Board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply.
Applicants whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Take inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing Officer and pay permit fee.
Once fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Copy of the registration book (if available) otherwise proof of financial ability.
Copy of a valid roadworthiness certificate.
Certified copy of National Identity Card of applicant.
Copy of a valid tourism license.
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (upon certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's National Identity Card (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals)

How long will this service take?

39 working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices

Gaborone Old Supplies Office
Francistown
Ghanzi
Lobatse
Kanye
Molepolole
Mahalapye
Tsabong
Kasane
Maun
Selebi Phikwe
Serowe
Palapye

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service

Transport Permits

How much does it cost?

Mini bus BWP 299.00
Bus BWP 403.00

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Tour operator permit

Keywords

Tour Operation Permit

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Communications

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