Find out about the upcoming initiatives for vocational licence holders.
At a glance
Conversion of Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) to Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) |
A new conversion course will be introduced in March 2022, to allow valid drivers to convert their PDVLs to TDVLs without having to undergo the full TDVL classroom training course. Applications for licence conversion will commence from 28 March 2022 on the GoBusiness Licensing portal. |
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Conversion of Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) to Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL)
TDVL holders are licensed to drive both a taxi and a private hire car, while PDVL holders are only licensed to drive private hire cars. Currently, PDVL holders who wish to drive a taxi would have to apply for a TDVL and undergo the TDVL course and test again.
In response to feedback from drivers during industry consultations, a new conversion course will be introduced in March 2022, to allow drivers to convert their PDVLs to TDVLs without them having to undergo the full two-day TDVL classroom training course. Applications for licence conversion will commence from 28 March 2022 on the GoBusiness Licensing portal.
What are the benefits of applying for a licence conversion vs applying for the TDVL directly?
Besides having to undergo a shorter 8-hour conversion course, compared to a 16- hour TDVL course, the application fees and course fee for conversion are also more affordable compared to applying for a TDVL directly. Please refer to the comparison table below for more details.
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Apply for a conversion of PDVL to TDVL |
Apply for TDVL directly |
Application Fee |
$30 |
$40 |
Medical Examination |
Existing PDVL holders are not required to undergo additional medical examination or chest x-ray for the purpose of applying for a licence conversion |
TDVL applicants are required to undergo a medical assessment and chest x-ray at registered clinics as part of the application process. |
Course and Test |
8-hour conversion course: $125 Conversion Test: $10 (registration fee) + $10 (test fee for 2 papers) Sub-total: $155.15 (incl. GST) |
16-hour TDVL course: $250 TDVL Test: $10 (registration fee) + $15 (test fee for 3 papers) Sub-total: $294.25 (incl. GST) |
Validity of VL* |
The converted TDVL will be valid for the remaining duration of the original PDVL. |
TDVL will be valid for 3 years. |
Total |
$185.15 |
$334.25 + cost of medical assessment and chest X-ray |
*If your PDVL is expiring, please ensure that you renew your licence before the completion of the TDVL conversion course. Please note that a renewal fee of $40 shall apply. For applicants aged 67 years old and above, the TDVL will be valid till the day before their 70th birthday. TDVL holders are required to pass an Assessment on Fitness to Drive prior to their 70th, 73rd and 74th birthdays in order to renew their licence.