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Ride-sourcing, sometimes referred to as ride-sharing, is an ongoing arrangement where:

  • you (a driver) make a car available for public hire for passengers
  • a passenger uses a third-party digital platform, such as a website or an app, to request a ride
  • you use the car to transport the passenger for payment (a fare).

If you intend to launch a ride-source platform in Tasmania, contact operator.accreditation@stategrowth.tas.gov.au. Ride-source drivers wishing to check on the status of their application for an ancillary certificate should contact Registration and Licensing Services on (03) 6166 4866.

How do I apply to be a ride-source driver?

To become a ride-sourcing driver you need to contact a platform provider before commencing the application process. The provider will let you know if you and your car are eligible to drive using their platform.

If you meet the platform provider’s requirements you will be required to obtain an Ancillary Certificate before you can begin driving.

Are there any other requirements?

Ride-sourcing drivers must meet other requirements including:

  • obtaining a police check and ‘working with children’ registration
  • not having any alcohol in your system when driving customers
  • only accepting pre-booked jobs and not using taxi ranks to solicit passengers.
  • never accepting jobs from passengers ‘hailing’ in the street and not soliciting for trade such as calling out to people.
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