Course details
Pre-requiste for becoming a Taxi Driver:
- Must be at least 30 years of age.
- Possess a valid class 3/3A driving licence.
- A Singapore Citizen.
- GCE'O' Level or 'N' Level pass in English (at least an D7 grade) / Level 3 or higher pass in English (WPL-CAT)
- Have at least a one year driving experience with a clean driving record.
As of 1 June 2012, TDVL holders will be allowed to extend their vocational licences up to 75 years old, subject to passing a special assessment annually.
STEP 1 - Apply For Vocational Licence (VL) to LTA
Submit LTA's VL Application Form with a non-refundable application fee of $40 by post (cheque) or submit in person (cash or nets) to LTA (LTA Office, 10 Sin Ming Drive). The approval process takes about one month* from the date of application. Applicant will be screened for criminal and traffic offences.
STEP 2 - Medical Examination
Upon LTA approval of your Vocational Licence via mail, you will receive a medical form. You are required to undergo a complete medical check-up with a chest x-ray. To be done at any clinic in Singapore or SATA.
STEP 3 - Apply for TDVL Course
After receiving the VL from LTA and pass the medical examination, you may apply for TDVL course at Singapore Taxi Academy.
To register for course, please bring the following documents:
- LTA’s Approval Letter (Original Copy)
- Completed Medical Form with X-Ray results
- Documentary proof of pass in English (GCE 'O'/'N'level/WPL-CAT)
- A photocopy of your NRIC
- A photocopy of your Valid Class 3/3A Driving License
- Total amount of $335.00 by cash or cheque
Course Outline:
- Module 1: Taxi Service Overview & Road Safety
- Module 2: Taxi Rules & Regulations
- Module 3: Locate Destination
- Module 4: Plan Routes
- Module 5: Deliver Quality Taxi Service
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About Singapore Taxi Academy
Singapore Taxi Academy aims to bring the benefits and advancement of training to all people in the taxi industry. We are a non-profit education institute incorporated in July 2003. It is also registered as a charity for the purpose of advancement of education for taxi drivers in Singapore. The Academy is authorised by the Land Transport Authority to train, test and certify trainees leading to the issuance of a Taxi Vocational Licence. The Academy work closely with the authorities, taxi companies, taxi drivers and other valued partners to create new frontiers to taxi services that bring the benefits of training to all in the taxi industry.
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