About Taxi Scrapping
Taxi scrapping, one of the components of the RTRP, is established primarily for the physical scrapping of unroadworthy mini bus taxi vehicles that were manufactured on or before 4 September 2006. In order for the minibus taxi vehicle to be accepted for scrapping, qualifying criteria must be met. Successful applicants are paid a scrapping allowance of R129 700 per minibus taxi vehicle.
The below is an outline of the scrapping process and further detail can be obtained by contacting the relevant provincial office or the national call centre.
The scrapping allowance is reviewed annually by the Department of Transport
There are various stages in the taxi scrapping application process which are listed below. Our Call Centre Agents are available to assist with any queries you might have.
Taxi Scrapping Application Process
Stage 1 - Compiling and Completing Mandatory Application Documents
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Stage 2 - Submit your forms and supporting documentation to TRSA Provincial Site Office
Note: Applicants with OLs issued in Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga may submit their applications to the TRSA Gauteng provincial site office. It should be noted that your vehicle will be called for physical vehicle inspection at the TRSA provincial site office in which your application was submitted.
Note: Always use your reference number when following up on your application with the TRSA.
Stage 3 - Your Documentation is Verified
Stage 4 - Physical vehicle inspection
Note: Read the terms and conditions carefully before signing the vehicle receipt.
Stage 5 - Your vehicle is deregistered
Note: that all outstanding licenses fees and fines must be fully paid prior to deregistration.
Stage 6 - Payment
Taxi Scrapping Application Types
There are various applications types so read carefully to identify your particular type of application for documentation submission purposes.
Standard OL Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Permit Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Deceased Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Business Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Trust Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
Vehicle Replacement Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
- This application will take longer than a standard application because it requires Operations Committee approval
Burnt Vehicle Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
- This application will take longer than a standard application because it requires Operations Committee approval
Accident Vehicle Application: Documentation Requirements
Note:
- all certified copies, stamped and dated bank statements must not be older than three (3) months.
- Only original and/or original certified copies of documents will be accepted.
- This application will take longer than a standard application because it requires Operations Committee approval
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications for the scrapping allowance will only be accepted if they are on the list provided by the Department of Transport AND that are/have been uplifted to an operating license.
There is a window period for these vehicles to be accepted for the scrapping allowance. Call our Call Centre Agent to enquire more on this process.
You are allowed to scrap any number of OTVs provided that each OTV is uplifted to a unique valid operating licence.