LTA has announced a new regulation that will require all private hire car drivers to be properly licensed in order to continue driving. As a valued Grab Partner, we want to ensure that you have a quick, easy and smooth application process, so that you can continue driving with Grab without worry.

• Singaporeans holding a Class 3/3A driving licence for at least 2 years prior to application are eligible.
• PR and Work Pass holders may also apply for the PDVL if they are employed by a chauffeured services company.
• All applicants must speak and read simple English.
• If you are self-employed, please ensure that you have up-to-date Medisave contributions.

At Grab, you can enjoy ExpressOne – the fastest and smoothest application process to attaining your PDVL certification within 6-8 weeks! You’ll get:

• Shorter waiting time for training, taking and/or retaking the PDVL test
• Dedicated rooms for your training and your tests within Grab
• Learning from official PDVL-trained trainers

TDVL holders need not apply for the PDVL, so you can continue driving with Grab as long as your TDVL is valid. Please send us a copy of your NRIC so that we can verify the status of your TDVL. You may send it in via WhatsApp 8783 8733 or upload your document here with subject “Proof to Drive”.

Yes, you can. Grab is happy to support all our driver partners, whether they are taxi or private hire car drivers. This is why we will also support partners interested in obtaining their TDVL. To do so, simply check the box for TDVL in the application form. Grab will cover all related fees, similar to the PDVL.

The TDVL allows you to drive both taxis and private hire cars. You are also allowed to take street hail jobs when driving a taxi. However, there are different eligibility criteria for TDVL and PDVL (see table below). To obtain your TDVL, you will also have to undergo a more rigorous training course that takes 25 hours. Eligibility criteria for TDVL and PDVL:

Yes, you can certainly do so. Just head into LTA at 10 Sin Ming Drive to submit your application form. However, we recommend that you submit your application through us for a waiver of related fees and a more convenient application process.

If you have applied for your PDVL through LTA and have received your approval letter from LTA, please send us a copy and state your NRIC number to avoid being deactivated on 30 June 2017. You may send it in via Whatsapp 87838733 or email enquiries.sg@grabcar.com with subject “Proof to Drive”.

If you are interested in driving with our fleet partners that hire full-time drivers, drop us an email at enquiries.sg@grabcar.com. Alternatively, you can continue offering rides on GrabHitch.

If you submit your PDVL application and obtain Approval to Drive (ATD) from LTA as well as complete your medical exam before 30 June 2017, you will have until 30 June 2018 to complete your training and test. You can continue driving with Grab in the meantime. Otherwise, from 1 July 2017 onwards, all private hire car drivers with ATD will need to have obtained their PDVL and complete their test before they can drive with Grab. However, they can still apply via Grab for a hassle-free experience.

No, LTA only allows one application per driver. Multiple applications may result in delays in processing your PDVL. If you have applied for your PDVL through other channels and have received your approval letter from LTA, please send us a copy and state your NRIC number. You may send it in via Whatsapp 87838733 or email enquiries.sg@grabcar.com with subject “Proof to Drive”.

Besides being an LTA requirement, we want to ensure that all partners are healthy while on the road.

Yes, you may choose to head to your preferred licensed physician and send us a copy of your medical report by contacting enquiries.sg@grabcar.com with the subject “PDVL Medical” so that we can guide you through the next steps. However, why would you want to do so when you can head to Grab’s appointed healthcare providers to enjoy a hassle-free screening sponsored by Grab!

Grab has appointed SATA CommHealth to provide you with a medical examination, that will be sponsored by Grab.

Grab will notify you at each step of the process, and guide you through the follow-up actions.

SkillsFuture is a national movement to provide Singaporeans with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential throughout life. Every Singaporean above 25 has an initial $500 credits. Your PDVL training course fee is claimable from SkillsFuture. Check your credit amount via SkillsFuture Portal here.

If you are not eligible for SkillsFuture credits, Grab will cover your costs for training.

Once we receive your Approval to Course (ATC) from LTA, we will inform you to register for training. Simply register at 18 Sin Ming Lane, Midview City, #01-11 and bring along the following items

• NRIC (copy)
• Driving Licence (copy)
• Approval Letter from LTA (copy)
• Medical & X-Ray Report (original)
• Documentary Proof of ability to speak and read simple English: GCE ‘O’ or ‘N’ level pass in English (grade D7 and above), or Workplace Literacy (WPL) programme pass in English (level 3 or higher)

The following are allowed expenses claimable from Grab. Upon approval, the amounts will be added to your credit wallet.

All claims are to be submitted via grb.to/pdvlclaims.

The training will take 8 hours.

Don’t panic. You may register to retake it multiple times at an affordable fee of $5/test + $10 admin fee. However, this will be at your own expense.