The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has issued a warning to public transport operators, particularly minibus taxi and scholar transport services, urging them to collect their operating licences by August 14.Over 400 valid licences remain uncollected despite efforts to reduce backlogs and improve processing efficiency.

MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela emphasized that failure to collect licences by the deadline risks cancellation, forcing operators to restart the application process.Operators who received SMS notifications or through their associations have until mid-August to claim their licences.

The department highlighted that since November 2025, over 2,000 licences have been issued to compliant operators as part of backlog reduction initiatives.Diale-Tlabela stressed the importance of regulatory compliance and a sustainable transport system for Gauteng commuters.Recent actions include issuing 208 new licences at the Derek Masoek Regional Office in Johannesburg.

Operating licences are critical for legal operation and ensuring road safety, with the department committed to maintaining transparency and efficiency in public transport management.