Country drivers

You must have a T extension on your driver's licence to carry paying passengers in a taxi. To be eligible you must:

• be at least 20 years of age;
  
  
• have held a unrestricted driver's licence for at least 1 year;
  
  
• not be a 'provisional' driver;
  
  
• be able to provide suitable personal identification (photographic evidence); and
  
  
• be able to provide contact details for 2 referees who have known you for at least 4 years

You will need to:

1. Complete an "MDL1 - T extension application form", which is only available at your local Licensing Centre or agent (phone: 13 11 56).  See Licensing current fee schedule.
   
   
2. Complete an 'Application for Country Taxi Identification Card' (requires a passport photo).
   Note: If the licensing centre or agent does not have one, call 1300 660 147 to have one posted to you.
   
   
3. Undergo a medical examination by your doctor; and
   
   
4. Pass a criminal/traffic check which the Licensing Centre will conduct.

Once the above have been successfully completed, you will receive a letter that includes your T extension and identification card, making you qualified to drive a taxi in country Western Australia.

The application process for country taxi drivers is different to that for metropolitan taxi drivers.

• To get a T extension on your licence, country applicants do not have to undergo the formal training, aptitude or registration tests.
  
  
• Country taxi plates are managed under a different fee structure.  They do not incur ongoing leasing fees.
  
  
• See the country plates information for further information.