Application for licence
3.—(1)  An application for the grant or renewal of a licence shall be made to the Registrar in such form as the Registrar may require.
(2)  The licences issued under these Rules shall be in such form as the Registrar may determine.
[S 675/2004 wef 05/11/2004]
(3)  In considering an application for the grant of a licence, the Registrar may require to be satisfied as to whether the vehicle in respect of which the application is made —
(a)is suitable for use as a public service vehicle, having regard to the construction of the vehicle, existing traffic conditions and the comfort of any passenger to be conveyed on board;
(b)is painted and varnished adequately and properly;
(c)is provided with suitable lamps and other fittings;
(d)is a new vehicle, where the vehicle is to be used as a taxi, an excursion bus or an omnibus;
[S 471/2006 wef 01/08/2006]
(e)has an engine which uses petrol where the vehicle is to be used as a private hire car; and
(f)has the complete name of the owner painted on the sides in such manner as the Registrar may direct where the public service vehicle is an omnibus, a private bus, an excursion bus, a private hire bus or a school bus.
[S 312/2017 wef 20/06/2017]
(4)  Where the Registrar is satisfied that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of these Rules, the Registrar may grant a licence to the applicant with or without conditions.
(5)  A licence may be granted or renewed for such periods as the Registrar may determine.
(6)  Where the Registrar refuses to grant a licence, the Registrar shall notify the applicant of his refusal to grant a licence.
(7)  The applicant may, within 14 days of the date of receipt of such notice, appeal against such refusal to grant a licence to the Minister whose decision shall be final.