Manama: The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, in coordination and cooperation with the Transport General Authority and relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced that licensed taxis from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will now be permitted to transport passengers via the King Fahd Causeway between the two countries, effective from September 6, in line with approved regulations and requirements.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this initiative is the result of cooperation and coordination between the relevant authorities in both countries. It is part of joint efforts to develop land transport options, facilitate the movement of citizens, residents, and visitors, and enhance integration and connectivity between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Fatima Abdulla Al Dhaen, Undersecretary for Land Transport and Post at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, highlighted that allowing taxis to transport passengers via the King Fahd Causeway would offer flexible, safe, and efficient transport options, support smoother movement between the two countries, and improve the passenger experience.
Al Dhaen praised the collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority and other relevant authorities, acknowledging the joint efforts that contributed to launching and regulating the service in support of the two countries' shared interests. She emphasized that taxis will cross the causeway in accordance with approved regulatory frameworks and requirements, ensuring regulated crossing procedures, smooth traffic flow, and compliance with security, safety, and service quality standards.
The ministry specified that the service is subject to several regulatory requirements, including that only officially licensed taxis may cross the causeway, vehicles must comply with approved technical requirements, and they should be no more than five years old, adhering to the safety and quality standards applied in Saudi Arabia.