What are the requirements for converting a private car to a commercial vehicle?
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To convert a private car to a commercial vehicle, the following conditions must be met: The vehicle must be a passenger car with 7 seats or fewer; it must be equipped with a satellite positioning device with driving recording functionality and an emergency alarm device; and its technical performance must meet the safety standards for commercial operation. The specific vehicle standards and operational requirements are determined by the relevant administrative department for taxis, based on the principles of high-quality service and differentiated operation, and in accordance with local conditions. Upon application by the vehicle owner or the ride-hailing platform company, the local administrative department for taxis will review the vehicle according to the above conditions. If the vehicle meets the requirements and is registered as a pre-booked taxi, it will be issued a "Network Pre-booked Taxi Transport Permit." If the local city government has additional regulations regarding the issuance of this permit, those regulations will apply. Additionally, the driver must meet the following conditions: Possess a valid driver's license for the corresponding vehicle type and have at least 3 years of driving experience; No record of traffic crime, dangerous driving crime, drug use, or drunk driving, and no record of accumulating 12 or more penalty points in the last three consecutive scoring cycles; No record of violent crimes; Other conditions stipulated by the local city government. Upon application by the driver or the ride-hailing platform company, the local administrative department for taxis will verify the driver's qualifications and conduct an assessment. If the driver meets the conditions and passes the assessment, they will be issued a "Network Pre-booked Taxi Driver's License." To convert a private car to a commercial vehicle, the owner must visit the vehicle management office and submit the following documents: an application form for vehicle registration change, the original and a copy of the owner's ID, and if applicable, the original and a copy of the agent's ID (if the agent is an organization, the original and a copy of the agent's ID and the written authorization from the owner are required), the vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle license, and the approval document from the industry regulatory authority for the conversion from private to commercial use.
