Gauteng transport MEC urges operators to use new system to apply for licences
MEC calls on public transport operators who have not yet submitted their applications to make use of available application channels and departmental support services.
Gauteng's roads and transport minister, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has encouraged public transport operators to utilize the newly implemented system for license applications. This call came after a significant response from operators, with 220 applications processed within the first two weeks of the system's launch on September 1, 2026.
Diale-Tlabela highlighted that the early uptake indicates a growing confidence in the department's efforts to modernize public transport regulatory services and make government programs more accessible to operators.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System (GPTRIS) is a digitally enhanced platform designed to simplify compliance, curb fraud, and boost the efficiency of receiving and processing operating licenses. The system aims to streamline operator registration, enhance data management, and reduce fraudulent activities related to the granting and issuing of operating licenses.
By simplifying regulatory processes and making government services more accessible, GPTRIS seeks to reduce administrative barriers and create an enabling environment for operators to thrive.
Diale-Tlabela emphasized that a well-regulated and efficient public transport sector is crucial for economic growth, job creation, and the daily movement of millions of residents in Gauteng. She reiterated that the response during the first two weeks of implementation also demonstrated the public transport industry's willingness to collaborate with the government towards a modern, responsive, and well-regulated transport system.
This commitment reflects the sector's dedication to compliance, sound governance, and sustainable growth.
The initiative forms part of the provincial government's broader commitment to modernizing regulatory systems and administrative processes. By enabling transport operators to access services more efficiently, transparently, and conveniently, this initiative aims to strengthen governance and enhance efficiency, laying the foundation for a smarter and more integrated transport system in Gauteng.
Applicants can visit various Transport Operating Licensing Administrative Board (TOLAB) offices across the province for assistance throughout the application process.
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