This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Jitney plate.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Submit vehicle, jitney disc and the relevant supporting documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
2. Upon being satisfied with the condition of the vehicle, the Inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
3. Submit required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
4. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the Public Service vehicle.
5. The Registration Clerk will then calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
6. Submit Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to Cashier for validation.
7. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
8. Pay required fees and the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.

To access this service, please visit:

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 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Application for Omnibus Franchise Form

• Valid Public Service Drivers Licence
• Valid Certificate of Insurance
• Valid Business Licence
• Franchise Grant Letter
• Franchise Payment Receipt
• Route Letter
• Franchise Information Form
• Company name and route number 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

For more information you can visit the 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 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays