Form 1A for Uber, Ola & App-Based Drivers
Driving for Uber, Ola, Rapido, Namma Yatri, or any other ride-hailing platform is commercial transport. Even if your car is privately registered. To drive passengers for hire, you need a transport licence (typically LMV-Transport or 'badge'), and that means Form 1A is mandatory.
This page explains why app-based driving falls under the transport licence category, what Form 1A involves for these drivers, and how the renewal cadence works.
Quick facts
- Carrying passengers for fare = commercial transport, regardless of which app you use.
- You need an LMV-Transport (or higher) endorsement on your DL, not just a private LMV.
- Form 1A is mandatory at every transport licence application and every renewal. There is no age-based exemption.
- Check the expiry date on your transport licence and the current renewal rules for its category. Plan the medical examination before your renewal application.
- Vision, hearing, BP, blood sugar, and overall fitness are checked more thoroughly than for private licences.
Get Form 1A for your transport DL
Open the Form 1A hub to find an accepted doctor for your state and category.
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Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.
Types we support
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App platforms (Uber, Ola, etc.) typically check that drivers have a valid transport licence as part of onboarding. Driving on a private licence while ferrying passengers for fare is a violation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
Many drivers start by upgrading their existing private LMV to LMV-Transport (LMV-T). This requires a fresh Form 1A and may also require a separate badge / public service vehicle (PSV) endorsement depending on state.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
Some states require an additional 'Driver Badge' or 'PSV badge' on top of LMV-T for ride-hailing, Form 1A is part of getting this badge as well.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
How it works
A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app, not a confusing form.
Confirm what your state requires for ride-hailing: LMV-T endorsement only, or LMV-T + PSV badge.
Pick the right option so the certificate matches what your HR/college expects.
Apply on Sarathi for the upgrade (or fresh transport DL).
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Get Form 1A from a registered medical practitioner, many state RTOs require civil surgeon / government doctor for transport categories. Confirm before booking.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Submit Form 1A with the application, complete any in-person verification, and once issued, register your transport DL on the app platforms.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Trust, legitimacy & privacy
Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.
Private DL is not enough
Driving Uber/Ola on a private LMV licence is a Motor Vehicles Act violation. Get the transport endorsement.
Recurring Form 1A
Transport licences renew more often. Plan for Form 1A every 3 years (or whatever your state's cadence is).
Stricter exam, but achievable
Most healthy drivers pass the transport Form 1A without issue. Well-controlled chronic conditions are typically not disqualifying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written in plain language to reduce doubts.
Can I drive Uber / Ola with my private (non-transport) DL?
I already have a private LMV. Can I just add the transport endorsement?
Can the Form 1A for ride-hailing be done online?
How often do I need a fresh Form 1A as an Uber / Ola driver?
Will mild diabetes or BP keep me from getting LMV-T?
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Get Form 1A for your transport DL
Open the Form 1A hub to find an accepted doctor for your state and category.