Large passenger service
A large passenger service uses vehicles that are designed or adapted to carry more than 12 people (including the driver) as passengers, for example buses.
Small passenger service
A small passenger service (SPS) uses vehicles that carry 12 people or less (including the driver) as passengers. You need a small passenger service licence if you carry passengers for hire or reward, for example taxis and app-based services.
Goods service licence
A goods service delivers or carries goods, whether or not for hire or reward, using a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass of 6000kg or more.
Vehicle recovery service
A vehicle recovery service tows or carries vehicles. It requires a transport service licence if it isn’t exempt under the Land Transport Act (eg you don’t need a transport service licence to tow a friend’s car with your own in the case of a breakdown).
Rental service
A rental service hires out vehicles to carry goods or passengers.
Certificate of knowledge of law and practice
One of the requirements for getting a large passenger, goods or vehicle recovery service licence is that either the licence holder or a person in control of the service needs to hold a certificate of knowledge of law and practice.
New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
When you share your NZBN with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, we will be able to access your core business information, such as your trading name, entity type, status, address and contact details. It means we can validate your business information faster and more easily.
