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No. 4/2026

Metered passenger services; airport taxis may use coupon tickets.

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ApplicantIndividual / sole proprietorship / partnership / private limited company
Operating capital≥30% of the vehicle price
Vehicle age≤10 years for licensing
Licence validity5 years, subject to age limits / PSV

Key requirements

  • Individuals / sole proprietorships: a maximum of one licence; partnerships / private limited companies: no limit.
  • Valid Class D CDL and Taxi PSV; at least two partners / directors for the relevant entities.
  • A model with at least 3 ASEAN NCAP stars or equivalent; operation up to 18 years of age.
  • A local-authority-approved depot (individuals may use their residence), clearance of summonses / insolvency; company drivers must be registered with LPKP.
  • Partnership / company drivers must be aged ≤65; requirements for individuals >65 follow PSV provisions.

Related documents

  • Identity card, CDL, PSV.
  • Trade licence, registration and company information according to applicant category.
  • Full documents: Item 6 of the circular.

Summary only. Refer to Items 3–6 for the full documents, exemptions and validity periods.

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01 — New / additional licence applications

  1. 01Log in to iSPKP

    Select Land Public Transport Licensing → New Vehicle Licence Application.

  2. 02Complete the details

    Enter licence, vehicle, depot, GPS, route / stop and operating-area details for the relevant class.

  3. 03Upload & submit

    Provide supporting documents, review, integration verification and declarations. Pay the fees through the system.

  4. 04Officer review

    The Processing Officer, Verifier 1 and Verifier 2 review the application and make recommendations.

  5. 05Board decision

    New applications are presented for a decision; the Secretary implements the decision.

  6. 06Decision letter

    Approved: Approval Offer Letter (STK). Rejected / deferred: decision letter or query.

Incomplete documents?

Query / re-open → the applicant uploads the requested documents → the application returns to review. An STK is an offer of approval; licence issuance must still be applied for in accordance with vehicle requirements.

02 — Renewals / reapplications

  1. 01Choose the transaction

    Choose renewal or reapplication according to the licence status and expiry date.

  2. 02Prepare documents

    Prepare vehicle documents, trade licence, performance / financial reports and documents for the relevant class.

  3. 03PO / VO1 review

    Completeness and compliance are checked; additional documents may be requested.

  4. 04VO2 review

    Comments, recommendations and documents are reviewed. For reapplications, Board presentation is determined where required. Decisions / invoices are updated according to the process.

  5. 05Receive the decision

    Follow the system instructions and retain the licence letters / documents.

If a query is raised

Complete the additional documents and resubmit for review. Reapplication requirements vary according to the licence class and how long the licence has expired.

03 — EVP registration and cancellation

  1. 01Register with an EHO

    Choose a permitted e-hailing company; prepare a valid PSV licence and vehicle details.

  2. 02EHO applies for the EVP

    The company submits the permit application to LPKP Sarawak through iSPKP.

  3. 03Approval & integration

    Eligible permit information is transmitted through the system to JPJ’s mySIKAP.

  4. 04EVP in the app

    The EHO uploads the approved permit to the driver’s app.

  5. 05JPJ declaration

    Update AB → AH; inspection is required for vehicles over three years old, together with the relevant JPJ documents.

Cancellation

The owner / driver applies through the EHO → LPKP reviews the cancellation in iSPKP → the EHO issues a letter → relevant inspections follow and JPJ changes AH → AB. The EHO also manages EVP renewal.

The flowchart is an applicant summary based on iSPKP work processes and the department’s EVP reference infographic. Requirements and decisions depend on the licence class and LPKP Sarawak’s review.