Pdvl To Tdvl [ 2026 Edition ]

Here’s a on the conversion/transition from PDVL (Probationary Driving Vocational Licence) to TDVL (Taxi Driving Vocational Licence) in Singapore, based on the regulatory framework of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) . Report: Conversion from PDVL to TDVL Prepared for: Taxi / Private Hire Vehicle Operators Effective reference: LTA & SSG Vocational Licensing Standards Date: [Current Date] 1. Objective To clarify the process, requirements, and implications for a holder of a Probationary Driving Vocational Licence (PDVL) who wishes to obtain a Taxi Driving Vocational Licence (TDVL) . 2. Key Distinction between PDVL and TDVL | Feature | PDVL | TDVL | |--------|------|------| | Purpose | Drive private hire cars (e.g., Grab, Gojek) | Drive taxis (street-hail, taxi stands, booking) | | Training Hours | ~10 hours (self-study + assessment) | ~16 hours (structured classroom + assessment) | | Exams | 1 paper (computer-based) | 2 papers (computer-based + practical scenario) | | Medical Requirements | Basic medical check | Enhanced medical (incl. vision, hearing, chronic conditions) | | Vocational Licence Type | Probationary (1 year probation) | Full vocational (no probation period) | 3. Can a PDVL holder convert directly to TDVL? No direct conversion. The PDVL and TDVL are separate licences with different syllabi, assessments, and operational scopes. There is no automatic upgrade or waiver.