A collective voice
Participate in the Cooperative’s democratic processes under its bylaws. New members have a one-year probation period, with restrictions on elections, decision-making and loan applications.
Build your future with the cooperative
Become a Member
Join a community of local transport operators working together for professional service, shared responsibility and a stronger Placencia.
Start your applicationA short first step. Membership requires Committee review and General Membership approval.
Working together
What membership means
Membership combines the opportunity to participate with a responsibility to support the Cooperative and follow its rules.
Learning and cooperation
Take part in training, skills development and cooperative activities. Build professional standards alongside fellow operators.
Member responsibilities
Keep vehicles safe, maintain required licences and uniforms, attend required meetings and activities, and keep fees and shares up to date. Membership does not guarantee bookings, income or loans.
Before you apply
Who can apply?
The bylaws and internal policies set out these requirements. The Committee checks the supporting details during review.
- Be at least 18 and a Belizean citizen or legal permanent resident.
- Own a vehicle or hold a lease-to-own contract.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence with at least three years’ driving experience.
- Provide a completed application, police record and the required supporting documents.
- Meet the Cooperative’s membership conditions, including its rules on competing memberships.
This online form starts the process. The Committee will explain the full application, document and payment requirements. Do not upload identity documents or police records here.
Know the commitments
Fees and member shares
All membership amounts below are in Belize dollars (BZ$). These are separate from the visitor calculator’s US-dollar fares.
Application fee
BZ$250Non-refundable.
Entrance fee
BZ$1,500Refundable if prepaid and your application is denied.
Annual minimum shares
BZ$500100 shares at BZ$5 each. First-year shares must be paid in full upfront.
Ongoing fees and other commitments
- Taxi operational fee: BZ$100 per month per taxi plate, with a maximum of two taxis per member.
- Transfer, charter and tour vehicle fee: BZ$600 annually, payable at BZ$50 per month.
- After acceptance, a copy of the bylaws and internal policies costs BZ$50.
- Other applicable parking, uniform and sticker costs should be confirmed with the Committee. Ask about any annual-payment discount and how it applies.
No payment is collected on this website. Confirm payment timing and instructions with the Committee before paying. Share ownership does not guarantee dividends or additional voting rights.
A clear path
How joining works
- ApplySend your basic details below and keep your reference number.
- Committee reviewThe Committee follows up for documents and checks eligibility.
- Membership decisionAcceptance requires two-thirds of the total membership at a general, special or annual meeting.
- Complete membershipComplete the applicable joining and share requirements. Staff create the member record only after recording approval.
Your first step
Apply for membership
Tell us a little about yourself. Applying does not make you a member, guarantee acceptance or add you to the public taxi directory.
Application received
Your reference:
Keep this reference. The Committee will use your preferred contact method if more information is needed. This is not membership approval. No payment has been taken.
Membership guide based on the Cooperative’s bylaws, internal policies and 2024 application form. Entrance-fee refund terms follow the 2024 application form. The Committee administers the full requirements.