Department of Transport on scholar transport regulation.
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GUEST - Lesiba Mpya, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
As the 2025 academic year kicks off, the Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport is sending a clear message to scholar transport operators ahead of the new school term. With the safety of learners a top priority the department is warning operators to ensure they are fully compliant with operating licensing, or face strict legal consequences.
Routine checks will be carried out to enforce these rules, and vehicles that aren't roadworthy or operators without the necessary licenses will be prohibited from transporting students.
As the 2025 academic year kicks off, the Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport is sending a clear message to scholar transport operators ahead of the new school term. With the safety of learners a top priority the department is warning operators to ensure they are fully compliant with operating licensing, or face strict legal consequences.
Routine checks will be carried out to enforce these rules, and vehicles that aren't roadworthy or operators without the necessary licenses will be prohibited from transporting students.