Gauteng transport department processes 220 licence applications in first two weeks of GPTRIS

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has welcomed the response from public transport operators to the implementation of the Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System (GPTRIS).

The department processed 220 applications between 1 and 14 September 2026, with more than 30 operating licences issued through over-the-counter transactions during the same period.

Diale-Tlabela said the early uptake showed growing confidence in the department's efforts to modernise public transport regulatory services and make government programmes more accessible to operators.

GPTRIS is a digitally enhanced system designed to simplify compliance, improve the efficiency of operating licence applications and strengthen the management of operator information.

The system is also intended to streamline registration processes, improve data management and crack down on fraudulent activities linked to the granting and issuing of operating licences.

“The response to GPTRIS demonstrates that we are making meaningful progress in modernising public transport services in Gauteng. Receiving 220 applications within the first two weeks of implementation is a strong indication that operators are embracing a more efficient and transparent regulatory environment,” said Diale-Tlabela.

“Our objective is to build a transport system that works for everyone. By simplifying regulatory processes and making government services more accessible, we are reducing administrative barriers and creating an enabling environment for operators to thrive.”

She said an efficient and well-regulated public transport sector was critical to economic growth, job creation and the daily movement of millions of Gauteng residents.

“Through initiatives such as GPTRIS, we are strengthening governance, enhancing efficiency and laying the foundation for a smarter, more integrated transport system in Gauteng,” she said.

The department said efficient regulatory systems were essential to supporting operators while helping ensure commuters have access to safe, reliable and sustainable public transport services.

Operators who have not yet submitted their applications are encouraged to use the available application channels and departmental support services.

Prospective applicants can visit the following TOLAB offices:

Tshwane TOLAB: 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Tshwane Central

Johannesburg TOLAB: 45 Commissioner Street, Marshalltown

Ekurhuleni TOLAB: 1 Hardach Street, Germiston

West Rand TOLAB: Kagiso Drive and Mmusi Street, Kagiso

Sedibeng TOLAB: 45 Commissioner Street, Marshalltown