Gov to introduce taxi drivers' register

As taxi driving is not considered a formal job in the Maldives, people working this career face difficulties in getting governmental services and loans.

3 January 2024

Drivers meet minister over govt taxi plans

Drivers said they were informed that the government's taxi fleet would take a period between 18 months or two years to begin.

5 August 2024

New plan for airport taxis amid mounting complaints

A committee has been formed to look into public complaints regarding taxis.

8 May 2024

Taxi driver arrested for protest over govt taxi plan

Police were forced to intervene, towing several vehicles that had been used to block the road.

15 December 2024

Govt company to manage taxi services in Male region

The minister did not confirm if the project would be awarded directly to MTCC.

29 October 2024

'Taxi seats white, blood will stain’

Although the man did not help, another taxi that passed by at the time did, regardless of the child's condition.

8 October 2023

Govt taxi service not to minimise private drivers, says Ameen

He said it has not yet been decided whether the taxi system will be set up through a government SOE or through a contract.

15 August 2024

Over-60s can get driver’s licence under new rules, govt says

The ministry also confirmed that there will be no changes to licenses already issued under the existing rules.

14 April 2025