trf.transport.gov.za : Apply For Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) & Check Status Online
Organisation : Department of Transport
Facility Name : Apply For Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) & Check Status Online
Country : South Africa
Website : https://trf.transport.gov.za/
What is Taxi Relief Fund (TRF)?
South African Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, officially opened the application process of the R1.1 billion Taxi Relief Fund. Eligible mini bus taxi drivers, cab drivers and e-hailing drivers, who were hard hit during COVID-19 necessitated hard lockdowns, are now able to apply for financial assistance via government’s COVID-19 Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).An applicant must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
Who Can Apply For Taxi Relief Fund?
The taxi and e-hailing operators to qualify for the taxi relief fund must be:
** A South African citizen or permanent resident in the Republic;
** Must be registered with South African Revenue Services for Income Tax
** In possession of a valid Operating License or receipt as proof of application for renewal of an operating license at the commencement of the National lock down.
How To Apply For Taxi Relief Fund Online?
To apply for Taxi Relief Fund Online, Follow the below steps
Step-1 : Go to the link https://trf.transport.gov.za/Identity/Account/Login
Step-2 : Register/ Login
Step-3 : Fill Taxi Relief Fund Application Form
Step-4 : Submit Application Form
(or)
** Call Toll free – 0800 201 971
** SMS your ID number – 45864
Conditions:
** At the commencement of the national lockdown the taxi operator must: (a) be in possession of operating license or receipt as proof of application for renewal.
** The Applicant must be registered for Income Tax.
** The funds to be paid only into the applicant’s account.
Documents Required
Documents Required For Taxi Relief Fund
** Certified ID
** Proof of Residence
** Bank Stamped letter of business account
** Company registration Certificate
** SARS Tax Certificate
Note:
All Documents Not Older Than 3 Months
How To Check Taxi Relief Fund Status Online?
To Check Taxi Relief Fund Status Online, Follow the below steps
Step-1 : Go to the link https://trf.transport.gov.za/Records/Index
Step-2 : Enter your ID number or your Company Registration Number
Step-3 : Click on the “Check Status” button
Disclaimer:
We value your privacy and the importance of your personal information. By selecting ‘Ok’ below, you consent to the processing of your personal information for purposes of this application. The NEF and DoT shall take all reasonable measures to protect your personal information and ensure that it is processed only in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).
Taxi Relief Fund Contact
** Call Toll free – 0800 201 971
** Upload Documents: On the Portal Email: taxireliefdocuments AT dot.gov.za