Here’s what you’ll need to drive in SA

Driver Requirements

• Have a smartphone, mobile number and email address
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or otherwise have the right to work in Australia
• Have held an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 12 months
• Have an ABN and be GST-registered
• Hold a current Driver Accreditation
• Hold a valid Operator Accreditation
• Be listed as the insured driver on the insurance

Vehicle Requirements

Vehicles must meet the state government’s requirements and be in excellent condition, free of damage and decals. The vehicle must:

• be no more than eight years
• have a minimum of 4 doors
• seat a minimum of 4 passengers
• seat a maximum of 6 passengers
• not be an ex-taxi
• pass a vehicle inspection in the past 12 months
• be covered under a current Upgraded CTP insurance (class: 48, 98, 7, 58)
• be covered under a current third-party or comprehensive insurance

Document Requirements

• Profile Picture
  You must submit a clear photo of yourself (in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format, at least 200 x 200 pixels). The image you submit will be displayed as your profile picture for riders to verify with you.
• SA Driver’s Licence
  You will need to submit a copy of your current driver’s licence. In addition, you must have held a full, unrestricted driver’s licence (or Temporary Driver’s Licence Receipt) in SA for six months.
• Proof of ID

You will need to provide an alternative ID (other than your driver’s licence), such as a valid passport, Immi card, Australian or NZ birth certificate or citizenship certificate.

• Driver Accreditation (DA)
  You will need to submit a current Driver Accreditation certificate. Please click here for more information about the DA, the steps involved, and relevant forms.
• Operator Accreditation (OA)
  

You will need to submit a current Operator Accreditation certificate. Operator accreditation is required by any person responsible for running rideshare services in South Australia.

Please click here for more information about the OA, the steps involved, and relevant forms.

• Vehicle Insurance
  You will need to submit proof that your vehicle is appropriately insured. In addition, your vehicle must have current third-party damage or comprehensive insurance cover, on which you should be listed as an insured driver.
• CTP Upgrade
  

You will need to upgrade your compulsory third-party insurance to the correct insurance class (class 48, 98, 7 and 58), and you will need to submit proof of that.

• Vehicle Inspection
  Your vehicle must be inspected at an approved inspection station annually, and you must submit proof of the inspection results. There are two available locations across Adelaide. Please click here for further details on vehicle inspection or to book a check directly. Please click here.

Please allow up to 3 business days for us to review your application. Once your application is approved, we will activate your account, and you can start earning!

Signage Requirements

South Australia
The sticker must be displayed on the rear windscreen on the driver’s side. Please note that you must also show the vehicle inspection sticker on the front windscreen on the passenger’s side.

More information can be found at:

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/industry-services/taxi-and-passenger-transport/vehicle-standards-and-signage.

After your registration is approved, you will receive 2 x self-adhesive Turvy Stickers by post. In addition, most states and territories’ regulations require that you display signs indicating that the vehicle is being used to provide passenger services. Penalties may apply if you do not comply with such requirements. Please visit the link below or contact your state or territory’s regulatory authority for more information about signage.

Disclaimer

All information contained on this page has been compiled for your information only. Nothing on this page is intended to constitute legal advice and should be relied upon. Whilst all information contained herein has been prepared with care, Turvy does not make any representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or currency of the information provided and does not accept any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions. You should conduct your inquiries as to the accuracy of the information provided.