The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) recently announced the final dates that it will accept license applications at its office. This includes applications for vehicle license/permit, modification of Application Approval Letter (STK) and various other applications. This is following the dissolution of SPAD and the establishment of the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) next year. APAD will commence operations on January 1, 2019.

November 30 will be the final date for the applications for new permits, late renewals, modification of STK, and license renewals. December 15 will be the last day to apply for vehicle licensing and temporary modification license.

To avoid complications, permit holders and drivers are advised to submit their applications earlier prior to the final dates.

These deadlines are to ensure that all applications for SPAD licenses received can be processed, considered and approved under SPAD's jurisdiction until 31 December 2018; and to ensure the transition process from SPAD to APAD will run smoothly.