PDVL Private Hire Vehicle Regulations

Question 1

What licence is required to drive a private hire car (PHC) for hire or reward in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL)

Answer

Class 3 driving licence only

Answer

Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence (TDVL)

Answer

A commercial vehicle permit issued by LTA

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a PDVL in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

30 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

25 years old

Answer

18 years old

Question 3

How many years of driving experience must a PDVL applicant have?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 year of holding a valid Class 3/3A driving licence

Answer

At least 5 years

Answer

At least 6 months

Answer

No minimum driving experience is required

Question 4

Private hire cars in Singapore must be rented through or affiliated with a licensed:

Accepted Answer

Private hire car operator (ride-hailing platform holder) licensed by LTA

Answer

Any car rental company regardless of licensing

Answer

The individual driver's personal car

Answer

A taxi company with a standard taxi fleet licence

Question 5

What are the vehicle age limits for private hire cars in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Private hire cars must be de-registered when they reach 10 years of age (or earlier based on LTA's vehicle lifespan policy)

Answer

Private hire cars have no age restriction

Answer

Private hire cars must be replaced after 5 years

Answer

Only cars older than 15 years need to be replaced

Question 6

PDVL holders are required to renew their vocational licence:

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years, subject to meeting renewal criteria

Answer

Once for life — it never expires

Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 5 years automatically