File photo of Ministry officials carrying out inspection
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has intensified inspection campaigns targeting passenger transport companies, especially those operating through electronic ride-hailing applications to ensure compliance with approved regulations and maintain service quality.
The initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader commitment to safeguarding the rights and safety of passengers and enhancing the quality of land transport services in Qatar.
Director of the Land Transport Licensing Department at the Ministry of Transport Hamad Al-Marri, emphasized the Ministry’s goal behind the inspections: “We aim through these campaigns to achieve the Ministry’s objectives in protecting passengers and ensuring that transport companies adhere to the standards and regulations.”
Speaking to Qatar TV yesterday, he stated that the inspections are being conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
“They focus on verifying that ride-hailing companies and offices are operating with valid licenses, ensuring that vehicles are properly registered and approved, and confirming that the digital applications themselves are authorized to offer transport services,” said Al-Marri.
He explained that these companies must comply with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 2019 and the Executive Regulations issued under Ministerial Decision No. 13 of 2024.
“According to these regulations, electronic ride-hailing applications are required to obtain a commercial license from the Ministry of Commerce and Idustry and a special operating permit from the Ministry of Transport to conduct transportation activities,” said Al-Marri.
He noted that there has been a notable public response to the campaign, saying, “These inspections have had a significant impact on the public, as we have been receiving valuable feedback from passengers through social media platforms. I would like to thank the public for sharing their observations, which we seriously consider in our ongoing inspection efforts.”
He said that the Ministry has stepped up its inspection efforts particularly during peak periods such as public holidays and national celebrations, recognizing the increased demand for transport services during these times.
“The first quarter of 2025 alone saw a marked increase in the number and scope of inspection campaigns,” said Al-Marri.
