The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced that new safety guidelines are in place affecting all for-hire drivers operating in Georgia including limousine chauffeurs, ride share networks/drivers and taxi drivers.
House Bill 225, passed during the most recent session of the Georgia General Assembly, outlines new state mandated background requirements for these drivers.
Beginning July 1, all for-hire drivers have an option to complete the background process through DDS and obtain a for-hire driver’s license endorsement or pursue a private background check through their company.
Customers choosing to apply for a for-hire driver endorsement through the existing DDS process must complete and submit the application and supporting documentation via www.dds.ga.gov. For both returning and new applicants for a for-hire driver endorsement, this web-based feature enables customers to make an application online, submit all required documents and monitor the application status.
To view House Bill 225, visit http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20152016/HB/225.
