This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Jitney plate.
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
- Submit vehicle, jitney disc and the relevant supporting documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
- 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.
- Submit required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
- If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the Public Service vehicle.
- The Registration Clerk will then calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
- Submit Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to Cashier for validation.
- The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
- 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
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