More than 13,000 trips have been completed by the Malé Taxi Line within just three weeks of its launch, the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed.

Figures released by MTCC show that a total of 13,073 trips were carried out between 18 April and 9 May this year, serving 9,550 passengers across the Greater Malé Area.

The breakdown of trips by location is as follows:

MTCC said the figures reflect the strong public reception of the service, with demand continuing to grow since its launch.

The Malé Taxi Line initially operated free of charge before transitioning to a paid service on 18 April. Bookings and payments can be made through the MTCC web app or by calling the hotline on 1655. Fares are set in accordance with prices fixed by the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade.

The service currently operates a fleet of 150 vehicles across three categories. The Lumin model is a compact car designed for short trips within Malé, the Deepal S05 is suited for passengers travelling between Malé, Hulhumalé, and Velana International Airport, and the Deepal S07 accommodates up to four passengers.

The Malé Taxi Line was launched under the initiative of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as part of a comprehensive plan to address the taxi shortage in the Greater Malé Area.