Functions
The Directorate perform the following functions: -
- To promote competition and prevent the abuse of the monopolistic position in the road transport sub sector;
- To develop and review rules and regulations on road transport services;
- To provide technical inputs for formulation of procedures and standards;
- To oversee the licensing and/or registration of commercial vehicles in compliance with regulatory requirements;
- To ensure compliance of commercial service vehicles to regulations and standards;
- To formulate and review codes of conduct for providers and users of commercial road transport services;
- To liaise with Police, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry responsible for transport on issues affecting road transport; and
- To coordinate cross boarder transport services.