Transportation

The Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS)

The Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS)
Location: Gaborone, Mochudi, Molepolole, Ramotswa, Lobatse, Kanye, Jwaneng, Kang, Tsabong, Palapye , Serowe, Letlhakane, Mahalapye, Francistown, Masunga, Tutume, Sowa, Selebi‑Phikwe, Bobonong, Kasane, Maun, Gantsi, Gumare, Shakawe

The Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) is a government agency under the Ministry of Transport and Public Works in Botswana. It is responsible for the regulation, management, and facilitation of road transport services in the country. The department ensures road safety, oversees vehicle registration and licensing, and monitors public passenger transport operations.

DRTS plays a crucial role in implementing transport policies, enforcing compliance with traffic laws, and enhancing mobility across Botswana. Services provided by the department include issuing driver’s licenses, vehicle roadworthiness inspections, roadworthiness certification, and route permit issuance for public transport operators.

The department also contributes to national development through efficient and accessible road transport systems that support economic growth and social connectivity.

Head Office – Gaborone

Address: Tshomarelo House (BBS Mall), Plot 53796, Corner Lekgarapa & Letswai Road, P/Bag 0054, Gaborone
Tel: +267 368‑8600 / +267 391‑5422

Email: drtsservices@gov.bw

Gaborone Area Offices

  • Maruapula (Vehicle Testing Station)
    Physical Address: Behind Maruapula Flats
    Tel: +267 391‑2674 / 395‑3733
    Email: drts‑le@gov.bw

  • Fairgrounds
    Tel: +267 391‑1994 / 312‑1339 / 319‑0214
    Email: cms2.gov.bw

  • Old Supplies (Permit Issuance)
    Physical Address: Plot 1221, Along Nkrumah Road, Near Botswana Power Corporation,
    Tel: +267 390‑5050 / 393‑2672
    Email: drts‑oldsupplies@gov.bw

  • Mogoditshane
    Tel: +267 316‑2005 / 2014
    Email: drts‑mogoditshane@gov.bw

Southern Region

  • Mochudi
    Tel: +267 577‑7127 / 7135
    Email: drts‑mochudi@gov.bw

  • Molepolole (Permit Issuing)
    Tel: +267 592‑0148 / 596‑0019
    Email: drts‑molepolole@gov.bw

  • Ramotswa
    Tel: +267 539‑1227 / 538‑0409
    Email: drts‑ramotswa@gov.bw

  • Lobatse (Vehicle Testing & Permits)
    Tel: +267 533‑0194 / 0195 / 0063 / 530‑1009
    Email: drts‑lobatse@gov.bw

  • Kanye (Permit Issuing)
    Tel: +267 540‑3165 / 544‑1917
    Email: drts‑kanye@gov.bw

  • Jwaneng
    Dithuso Building, Floor 2
    Tel: +267 588‑2173 / 1156 / 1123
    Email: drts‑jwaneng@gov.bw

  • Kang
    Tel: +267 651‑7979 / 7024
    Email: drts‑kang@gov.bw

  • Tsabong (Permit Issuing)
    Tel: +267 654‑0070 / 0075
    Email: drts‑tsabong@gov.bw

Central Region

  • Palapye (Vehicle Testing & Permits)
    Tel: +267 492‑4376 / 4375 / 4408 / 1687

  • Serowe (Permit Issuing)
    Tel: +267 463‑3149 / 3148 / 8123 / 8009
    Email: drts‑serowe@gov.bw

  • Letlhakane
    Tel: +267 297‑8422
    Email: drts‑letlhakane@gov.bw

  • Mahalapye (Permit Issuing)
    Tel: +267 471‑2332 / 2098 / 2223 
    Email: drts‑mahalapye@gov.bw

Northern & North‑West Region
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