 | GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPORTATION OF USED MAXI TAXIS Procedure Applicant must first approach the Transport commissioner, Ministry of Works and Transport to acquire Maxi Taxi Certification for the importation of a vehicle to be used as a Maxi Taxi.
Applicant is required to produce to the Transport Commissioner:
Brochure of vehicle. Pro Forma Invoice with full description, detailed specifications and performance characteristics of vehicle. Certificate of Cancellation of Registration/Certificate of Export stamped by the Transport Authority in the country of origin giving particulars of year of manufacture, chassis and engine numbers and c.c. and hp ratings.
Applicant will then submit to the Ministry of Trade and Industry an application for Licence to import such vehicle on the prescribed Indent Forms and supported by the following documents:
Certification from the Transport Commissioner. Recommendation from Transport Commissioner Re: suitability of the vehicle for use as Maxi Taxi. Pro Forma Invoice from foreign supplier of local Registered Dealer giving description of vehicle including age. Advice of Assignment of (BIR) File Number - (original & copy) Driver's Permit, Passport or any valid form of identification - (original & copy).
Conditions for Import of Vehicles The imported vehicle must be approved by the Licencing Authority for use as a public service vehicle. At the time of entry into Trinidad and Tobago the vehicle must be no more than four (4) years old from the year of manufacture and must be structurally and mechanically sound and in an undamaged condition. The vehicle must be accompanied by a Certificate of Cancellation of Registration stamped by the Transport Authority in the Country of Origin which provides the exact age and mileage of the vehicle. Such document should bear the engine, chassis and shell numbers of the vehicle. the imported vehicle must meet all environmental requirements as determined by statute or regulations approved by the Transport Commissioner. Air conditioning unit in the vehicle must operate with ozone friendly refrigerants only. The vehicle must be sourced through Registered Dealers. Ordering and Landing through unregistered Importers are prohibited.
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