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The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications is responsible for overseeing and managing taxi services in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This includes issuing licenses, setting service standards, and ensuring compliance with the legal and operational requirements governing the sector.
In accordance with Clause No. (3) of Ministerial Order No. 1 of 2017 regarding taxis and call taxis, all Taxi and Call Taxi licenses are granted through a competitive auction process.
The Ministry partners with Mazad W.L.L., a leading auction platform, to manage the auctioning process.
All Taxi Operating Cards are made available through their secure online bidding system, Arabian Auction, which allows interested companies to participate in a transparent and efficient manner.
For updates on upcoming auctions and licensing opportunities, please visit the Arabian Auction website.
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 tariff rates that are approved by the relevant authorities. |
| 49221-2 | Call Taxi: 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 tariff 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]
Bahrain currently operates a total of 1,338 taxi vehicles, including 970 private taxis for individual use and 460 taxis distributed across five companies offering both traditional taxi services and call taxi services. These services are essential for providing safe and reliable transportation for residents and visitors across the Kingdom.
The current taxi fares are available here
The list of licensed taxi, call taxi, and smart application companies can be found here [PDF, 135KB]
Information on the locations and routes of taxi stops throughout Bahrain is available here
Complaints and Feedback
If you experience any issues with a taxi fare, the quality of the vehicle, driver behavior, or any other concerns, we encourage you to submit your complaint through one of the following channels:
• Email: Complain.LT@mtt.gov.bh
• Phone: +973 17337856 / +973 17337801
• Submit a complaint via Tawasul (National Suggestions and Complaints System)
When submitting your complaint, please ensure to provide the following details:
• Taxi’s license plate number.
• Time, date, and location of the incident.
Last Updated Date: 25-04-2025
