1.(a) Presently the NPTR has not taken up all the functions as prescribed in legislation. However, when the volume of applications for accreditations increases the matter will be discussed with the PRE’s. In the interim MOUs have been signed between the NPTR and PRE’s for the latter to serve as a post office for applications to the NPTR.
(b) M + 3 years qualification. Diploma in Examiner of Vehicles or Traffic Policing is an added advantage.
(c) Pre-employment checks and security vetting
(d) Submission of incomplete applications by operators and lack of capacity of NPTR support staff.
(e) (i) appointment of additional support staff is currently in progress. The number of days for meetings of the NPTR for adjudication has been increased. In addition remuneration for overtime payment for support staff has been approved
(ii) see (i) above
(iii) Additional staff are envisaged to be appointed in the next two monts
2. (a) The Operating Licences for all forms of tourism transport services as well as the general conditions for operators is standard.
(b) Specific conditions differ from operator to operator based on their requirements