Every test Malta asks of you
Y-Tag for cab drivers
The driver permit for ride hailing, with the Customer Care Driver CPC course.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Anyone driving a Y-plate cab. Only drivers on the register may be employed. From 29 July 2026 applicants need a Category B licence issued by an EU Member State and held for at least two years, no more than six penalty points, good repute and Maltese or English; third-country nationals also need a residence permit and an employment licence as Cab Driver. |
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| What it is | A mandatory Customer Care Driver CPC course of about 11 hours including assessment: vehicle knowledge, passenger safety, routes, interpersonal skills, languages, optionally wheelchair training. Language is assessed within the course. |
| Pass mark | Not published. |
| Fee | €17.50 for a new tag (form DPA13), €12 to renew (DPA14), plus a medical certificate (DRV032) and criminal record certificates, local and foreign where you lived before. |
| Where | Transport Malta, forms DPA 13 and DPA 14. About 5,000 Y-plate vehicles were on the road in early 2025. |
| Validity | Five years, capped by the expiry of your licence, residence documents or employment authorisation. Renew within the three months before expiry. |
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