Bus

The Land Transportation Directorates are responsible for issuing licenses for public and private bus transportation activities.

Last Updated Date:24-08-2023

Public Transport (Bahrain Bus)
Other Operators

Bahrain Public buses operated by Bahrain Public Transport Company, Bahrain’s bus network with more than 600 bus stops and 29 bus routes that are served by 140 buses daily and that connect various areas across the Kingdom.

To find out more on:

- Planning your journey

- Bus Fares and GO Cards

- Bus Routes and Timetables

- Bus Facilities and Accessibility

About Bahrain Public Transport Company (BPTC)

Land transport issues licenses for the following activities via Sijilat

Activity Code	Activity Type	Activity Description
49211-1	Passenger land transport - Transport of passengers (Domestic)	Providing passengers transport services within the Kingdom; utilizing buses with pre-determined specifications; through a signed contract between the parties involved. This activity also allows leasing buses that accommodate more than 16 passengers; either with a driver or without.
49211-2	Passenger land transport - Transport of passengers (International)	Providing passengers transport services via King Fahad Causeway; utilizing vehicles with pre-determined specifications; for a specified fee.
791202-1	Operation of Land Tours - Internal Transport of Tourists	Renting or leasing of carriers [buses] and collective means of transport for passengers and tourist groups, and others whether for personal lease on a temporary basis [by request] or through contracts for the transportation of passengers and tourist groups
791202-2	Operation of Land Tours - International Transport of Tourists	This activity includes arranging and assembling tours that are sold through travel agencies or directly by tour operators. The tours may include any or all of the following: Transportation, Accommodation, Food and Visits to museums, historical or cultural sites, theatrical, musical or sporting events

For more information on the transport of passengers license requirements
For more information on the operation of land tour license requirements
List of licensed companies

Last Updated Date:24-08-2023