Checklist for accreditation
Before you begin
There are a number of things which Access Canberra must consider when assessing an application. This includes whether the applicant has:
- been found guilty of offences under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth);
- been found guilty and convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, drugs, violence or driving offences; or,
- contravened requirements, or the Minimum Service Standards, of a previous public passenger accreditation.
If you have any concerns with your eligibility, please consider getting in contact with Access Canberra before commencing the accreditation process.
The application process
1: WWVP Registration
Apply for Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration through Access Canberra.
UPFRONT COST: $141 paid to Access Canberra (check Access Canberra for current fees that apply).
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2: Medical Assessment
Book and complete a medical check with your GP. Be sure to have your GP complete the medical form provided below.
UPFRONT COST: Price will vary.
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3: Vehicle Inspection
Pass and obtain an ACT roadworthy certificate for your eligible vehicle.
Note: A vehicle inspection is not required if the vehicle has been registered less than 12 months, and was brand new when registered.
UPFRONT COST: $70.40 cost that you will need to pay your inspection provider
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4: Vehicle Insurance
Ensure you have a copy of your comprehensive/third party vehicle insurance for your eligible vehicle. You will need to include this when you apply for a rideshare licence.
5: Apply online for Driver and Vehicle Rideshare Licences
Complete the online application forms available on the Access Canberra website in order to obtain a Rideshare Public Vehicle Driver Licence (RPVDL) and a Rideshare Vehicle Licence (RVL).
UPFRONT COST: $50 accreditation fee, $100 vehicle licence fee, and a CTP registration upgrade fee payable to Access Canberra.
Application forms:
NOTE: In order to complete the above forms, you will need to attach images of supporting documentation. See below for details.
One of the following documents:
- Overseas Passport, or
- Australian Passport, or
- Australian Birth Certificate, or
- Australian Citizenship Certificate, or ImmiCard.
A copy of your Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- A commercial driver health assessment not older than 6 months – unless you have submitted one in the previous 5 years
- A passed and valid ACT roadworthy certificate
- A copy of your public Liability Insurance policy endorsed for Rideshare with cover for at least $5,000,000.
Access Canberra will process your application and follow up with you directly should they require additional information.
For more information on this process, please visit the Access Canberra webpage.
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6: Upload documents to your Uber profile
Once Access Canberra has accredited you and your vehicle for rideshare in the ACT, the final step is to upload a few documents to your Uber profile. The documents to upload are as follows:
- Driver’s Licence (with a D-condition)
- Vehicle Inspection (ACT Roadworthy)
- Vehicle Insurance (Comprehensive/Third Party)
- Vehicle Registration (with Rideshare CTPI)
- Rideshare Vehicle Licence
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Upload documents to your Uber profile
Once Access Canberra has accredited you and your vehicle for rideshare in the ACT, the final step is to upload a few documents to your Uber profile.
The documents to upload are as follows:
- Driver’s Licence (with a D-condition)
- Vehicle Inspection (ACT Roadworthy)
- Vehicle Insurance (Comprehensive/Third Party)
- Vehicle Registration (with Rideshare CTPI)
- Rideshare Vehicle Licence
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