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This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Taxi plate.
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
The following steps are applicable when registering a Public Service Franchise (Taxi):
- The applicant having been granted a Taxi Cab plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre to have their Public Service vehicle inspected.
- The Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
- Upon being satisfied with the fitness of the vehicle the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
- The applicant must take the required documents, along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
- The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the clerk will register the public service vehicle.
- The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
- The applicant must take vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
- The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have the Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
- Upon payment of the required fees by the applicant, the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.
- Valid Public Service Driver’s Licence.
- Valid Certificate of Insurance.
- Valid Business Licence.
- Taxi sign displayed on vehicle.
- Vehicle Registration:
- Group A - BS$160.00 – vehicle less than 5,000 lbs
- Group B - BS$560.00 – vehicle between 5,001 lbs and 15,000 lbs
- Group C - BS$760.00 – vehicles over 15,000 lbs
- Inspection fee: BS$35.00
- Public Service Fee: BS$20.00
**ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE FEES MAY BE APPLIED
Road Traffic Department website
Alternatively, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below:
Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email: roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
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Agency Contact Info
Clarence Bain Building
P O Box N-1615
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 325-3323
(242) 325-6511
(242) 325-6519
Fax: (242) 322-8910
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