President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially launched the “Malé Taxi Line”, a round-the-clock public transport service aimed at addressing persistent taxi shortages across the Greater Malé region.
The service was inaugurated tonight at a ceremony held at Hulhumalé Central Park, attended by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and senior government officials.
Positioned as a key urban mobility reform, the Malé Taxi Line will operate 24 hours daily with an initial fleet of 150 eco-friendly electric vehicles. The fleet includes compact cars tailored for the narrow streets of Malé, alongside larger vehicles designed to accommodate passengers with luggage. Authorities also introduced a dedicated hotline, 1655, to streamline bookings and accessibility.
Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, DCP (Retd.) Ahmed Saudi, described the initiative as a transformative step for the country’s transport sector, highlighting its potential to modernize urban mobility and improve service reliability.
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen reassured existing taxi operators that the new system would complement, rather than disrupt, current services. He further announced plans to expand the Malé Taxi Line to Addu City later this year, signalling a broader national rollout.
Following the inauguration, President Muizzu and the First Lady toured the newly deployed electric vehicles, marking the operational commencement of the service.
