Government to Establish Taxi Driver Registry to Grant Formal Status, Deliver Benefits

The Maldivian government has confirmed that driving taxis will be granted professional status and a drivers' register will be compiled. President Mohamed Muizzu promised during his presidential campaign to create a registry for taxi drivers and provide housing opportunities through the social housing system. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Principal Secretary to the President on Public Policy, explained that due to the profession not being recognized, some needs were not met. The registry will be under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Plans include establishing a digital payment system and consulting banks to abolish additional fees. The cabinet has also decided to make taxis environmentally friendly, especially as Ras Malé is developed as an eco-city, with investments through a state-owned company.

The Maldivian government has confirmed that driving taxis will be granted professional status and a drivers' register will be compiled. President Mohamed Muizzu promised during his presidential campaign to create a registry for taxi drivers and provide housing opportunities through the social housing system. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Principal Secretary to the President on Public Policy, explained that due to the profession not being recognized, some needs were not met. The registry will be under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Plans include establishing a digital payment system and consulting banks to abolish additional fees. The cabinet has also decided to make taxis environmentally friendly, especially as Ras Malé is developed as an eco-city, with investments through a state-owned company.

The Maldivian government has confirmed that driving taxis will be granted professional status and a drivers' register will be compiled. President Mohamed Muizzu promised during his presidential campaign to create a registry for taxi drivers and provide housing opportunities through the social housing system. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Principal Secretary to the President on Public Policy, explained that due to the profession not being recognized, some needs were not met. The registry will be under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Plans include establishing a digital payment system and consulting banks to abolish additional fees. The cabinet has also decided to make taxis environmentally friendly, especially as Ras Malé is developed as an eco-city, with investments through a state-owned company.

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