Driver, Motor Vehicle & Inspection Requirements

• Aged 21 or older.
• Valid Ugandan Driving Permit — Class B (car) or Class A (boda boda).
• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• Clean record — no major traffic violations or convictions in the last 3 years.
• Working knowledge of Kampala and surrounding roads.
• Functional smartphone (Android 2018+ or iPhone 7+).

• Original National ID.
• Valid driving permit (front and back).
• Police clearance letter (Form A — issued by your nearest police station, approx UGX 30,000).
• LC1 letter signed by your area chairperson.
• Mobile money account in your own name (MTN MoMo or Airtel Money) — this is where payouts go.
• One passport-style photo (looking at the camera, neutral background).

• Sedan, SUV, or hatchback. 2010 or newer preferred.
• Valid vehicle logbook in your name (or signed agreement if owned by someone else).
• Current insurance certificate — comprehensive or third-party (at minimum).
• Working seatbelts in all seats.
• Functioning headlights, brake lights, indicators, horn.
• Clean interior. AC working if installed.
• Four wheels with adequate tread (no bald tyres).

• Motorcycle 125cc or higher. Roadworthy condition.
• Valid logbook.
• Current insurance.
• Two helmets at all times — one for you, one for the passenger. KCCA requires this and Tinka enforces it.
• Working brakes, lights, indicators.
• Reflective rear element (legal requirement at night).

Bring your vehicle to our office at CW, 2nd floor, Akamwesi Mall (Gayaza-Kampala Road). A Tinka inspector checks brakes, tyres, lights, seatbelts/helmets, interior cleanliness, and overall roadworthiness. Inspection takes 15–20 minutes. Failed items must be fixed and re-inspected.

To stay active on Tinka:

• Renew your insurance every year — upload the new certificate before the old one expires.
• Renew your driving permit before it expires.
• Maintain a rating above 4.5 (we coach drivers below this; persistent low ratings may result in suspension).
• Annual re-inspection of vehicle.
• No accepting cash off-platform (rider must pay through the app).

Drivers may be suspended for:

• Driving without insurance or with expired documents.
• Reckless driving or causing an accident.
• Harassment of riders.
• Asking riders for cash on top of the app fare.
• Letting someone else use your account.
• Persistent cancellations after riders have been waiting.

Download the Tinka Driver app from Google Play, upload your documents, and visit our Kampala office for the orientation + inspection. Full driver application guide here.