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Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
MoT conducts campaigns on violating passenger transportation companies
DOHA: The Ministry of Transport (MoT), in collaboration with the relevant departments of the Ministry of Interior, is conducting campaigns to make sure that passenger transportation companies have obtained the required licences from the MoT and are following the requirements as per Law No. 8 of 2019 Regulating Road Transport and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Minister of Transport's Decision No 13 of 2024. The MoT's campaigns have found out that the company TaxiF is violating the laws by offering the service of passenger transportation via electronic applications without prior MoT licence. The campaigns also registered 11 violations for drivers of licensed limousine companies and 13 violations for drivers transporting passengers using private cars without a license, in violation of the abovementioned law and its regulations. The campaigns during Q1 of 2025 reported 66 violations for licensed limousine companies that do the business of passenger transportation via electronic applications. With such drives, the MoT continues to make sure the companies that perform that business follow all required safety standards and the requirements of the law in effect to make sure the companies provide the highest quality of service in a fair competitive environment. The MoT will continue cracking down on the unlicensed companies. The MoT will apply the applicable laws and regulations on the violating companies. It urges the companies to follow the laws in force and obtain the necessary licenses to be able to do the business legally.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Penang water taxi project postponed as company fails to meet prerequisites
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government's intention to introduce a water taxi service in the state has had to be postponed after the selected company failed to meet the approval conditions set by relevant agencies. State Transport Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the project, which received conditional approval from the Transport Ministry (MoT) had undergone several phases, including the company selection process through the Request for Proposal (RFP) method. The project proposal was submitted to MoT on April 25, 2022, and conditional approval was granted via a letter dated Oct 18 the same year. "The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) called for RFP proposals to appoint a company interested in implementing the service. "The RFP was advertised on Dec 12, 2022 and closed on Feb 27, 2023. Two companies submitted proposals and underwent an evaluation process by the MBPP's technical evaluation committee," he said. Zairil (PH-Tanjung Bungah) said this in response to a written question from Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the latest status of the water taxi service during the state legislative assembly sitting today. He said one of the companies was selected and issued a letter of intent to proceed with the project. "However, the company failed to obtain all the necessary approvals from relevant agencies such as the Marine Department, Penang Port Commission (SPPP), District and Land Office, and the Maritime Department. "As a result of this failure, the MBPP procurement board decided to cancel the RFP, and a cancellation letter was issued to the company on April 17. "The state government is currently in discussions with the MoT to re-evaluate the terms and feasibility of the project in more detail," he added. Zairil said if the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hoped that interested companies would be truly prepared and have the capacity to meet all the required conditions. The water taxi project was originally proposed to operate at four jetty locations identified as suitable pick-up and drop-off points for passengers. The project, which was expected to begin operations in 2024, was envisioned as a new mode of public transportation for Penang residents. The water taxi service is also included in the RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). Following that, the state government and MBPP opened the RFP in 2022 for companies interested in bidding for the project.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Land transport sector sees over 2,800 transactions in Q1
Doha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed over 2,800 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in first quarter (Q1) of this year demonstrating that the sector has become a key enabler of the country's economy. A recent post on the social media handle of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) revealed that 2,835 transactions were conducted through its Land Transport Sector in the first quarter (January-March) of shows a rise of 1.5 percent when compared to the first quarter of last year which witnessed 2,794 land transport transactions. The data revealed that in the first quarter of this year, out of the total 2,835 transactions; 931 dealt with land transport planning, 867 were related to land transport licensing, 533 transactions to transport affairs, and 504 concerning road affairs. The main services of the land transport sector include railway safety, bust stop relocation, bus service, road defects detection, safety on roads, directional signs, building permit requests, traffic impact studies, approval of land transport network planning cases. The services also include issuing preliminary approvals for limousine business activities, land transport activities, and car rental business activities. Meanwhile the Qatar witnessed 12,580 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in last year. Qatar has continued its efforts to develop a state-of-the-art transport network in line with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Recently, the Ministry of Transport started developing the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan (QPTMP) aimed at creating a more efficient and competitive public transportation system and striking a balance between Qatar's rapid urban growth and its commitment to sustainability, leading ultimately to a more efficient and future-ready public transit system. The QPTMP aims at improving accessibility and coverage, raising service reliability, and exploring innovative mobility solutions that keep pace with latest advancements. Bypassing conventional frameworks, the QPTMP will strategically guide the evolution of the transit system to address challenges associated with escalating vehicular dependency, congestion, and environmental impact. It will study the status quo of traffic congestion of both private vehicles and public transportation and carbon emissions and their impact on Qatar's climate quality with a view to suggesting suitable solutions. The land transport planning of the land transport sector sets the general planning policy for land and railway transport activities. It prepares the necessary studies and design plans, as well as planning the construction and development of land and railway transport networks in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State of Qatar. It also identifies the licensing requirements and fees of land and railway transport activities. The Ministry of Transport continues its extensive efforts to develop reliable, efficient and sustainable transport planning and ensure a safe and effective nationwide network of roads and highways constructed according to international standards and best practices. The mission of the Ministry consists of building an integrated and effective transport system that uses advanced technologies serving all local sectors while linking Qatar to the wider regional and international economy. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
MOT to set up special task force to probe FRU truck crash
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry (MoT) will set up a special task force to investigate the fatal accident involving Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan today. Its minister, Anthony Loke, said the task force will comprise experts and independent members who will examine the incident and recommend safety improvements. 'The task force will be set up very soon,' he told a press conference after chairing the Cabinet Committee Meeting on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JK-MKKJR) here today. Nine FRU personnel from the Unit 5 base in Ipoh were killed in the crash, which occurred at 8.50 am along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam while the convoy was returning from duty in conjunction with the Chitirai Pournami celebration. Eight victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
MoT To Set Up Special Task Force To Probe FRU Truck Crash
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MoT) will set up a special task force to investigate the fatal accident involving Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan today. Its minister, Anthony Loke, said the task force will comprise experts and independent members who will examine the incident and recommend safety improvements. 'The task force will be set up very soon,' he told a press conference after chairing the Cabinet Committee Meeting on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JK-MKKJR) here today.
