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As per clause No (3) from Ministerial order number 1 for the year 2017 for Taxi and call taxi, license issuance is via an auction. In order to obtain the Taxi / Call Taxi license, applicants (companies) need to obtain the minimum number of Operating Cards via auction and provide all the other requirements as per the Ministerial Order. In cooperation with Mazad W.L.L, the Ministry auctions Taxi operating cards regularly through their online auction system “Arabian Auction”.
Taxi Operator Activities
| Activity Code | Activity Description |
|---|---|
| 49221-1 | Taxi: Providing taxi services via roaming around the Kingdom or by picking up / dropping off passengers from designated taxi parking areas; for the purpose of transporting passengers to their desired destinations; utilizing a fleet of vehicles with pre-determined specifications including a taxi meter; utilizing sets tarrif rates that are approved by the relevant authorities. |
| 49221-2 | CallTaxi: Providing a pre-booking call taxi service for the purpose of transporting passengers to their desired destinations; utilizing a fleet of vehicles with pre-determined specifications including a taxi meter; utilizing sets tarrif fares that are approved by the relevant authorities. |
Smart Applications for Public Transport Activities
| Activity Code | Activity Description |
|---|---|
| 52210 | Smart applications for public transport activities: Provision of smart phone applications for any specified public Transport activities via specified public transport vehicles. As per clause No (3) from Ministerial order number 1 for the year 2017 for Taxi and call taxi, license issuance is via an auction |
For more information on regulations relevant to taxi licenses [PDF, 321 KB]
List of licensed taxi companies [PDF, 135KB]
There are currently 1338 taxi vehicles , 970 private taxis are for individuals and 460 distributed to 5 companies serving the taxi and call taxi.
View Taxi fares here
View list of licensed taxi, call taxi, and smart application companies [PDF, 135KB]
View taxi stops and locations here
Complaints and Feedback
If you have a problem with a taxi fare, quality of vehicle, driving or behavior of the driver or any other issue, you may submit your complaint to:
Email: Complain.LT@mtt.gov.bh
Phone: +973 17337856 / +973 17337801
Or submit a complaint through The National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul) .
And ensure to note the taxi and driver’s details including:
- the taxi’s license plate number
- time, date and location of the incident
Last Updated Date: 14-01-2025
