{"id":414,"date":"2023-07-13T14:09:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ldot.gov.za\/?page_id=414"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:53:54","slug":"provincial-secretary-police-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldtcs.gov.za\/?page_id=414","title":{"rendered":"SCHOOLAR TRANSPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MEDIA QUERY ON PRIVATE SCHOLAR TRANSPORT OPERATORS<\/h2>\n

1. Types of Vehicles Allowed to Transport Scholars for Reward<\/h3>\n

The following vehicle types are legally permitted to transport learners for reward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle Type<\/th>\nDefinition and Seating Capacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bus<\/strong><\/td>\nMotor vehicle designed or modified to carry more than 35 persons, including the driver.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Midi-Bus<\/strong><\/td>\nMotor vehicle designed to carry more than 16 but not more than 35 persons, including the driver.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini-Bus<\/strong><\/td>\nMotor vehicle designed to carry more than 9 but not more than 16 seated persons, including the driver.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Car<\/strong><\/td>\nMotor vehicle designed to carry not more than 9 persons, including the driver.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

2. Is a PrDP Alone Sufficient?<\/h3>\n

No. A Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) alone is not sufficient.<\/p>\n

The driver must hold:<\/p>\n