This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Tour Car Plate. Tour Car vehicles are used for the operation of prearranged tour transfers or sightseeing tours.  

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

The following steps are applicable when registering a Public Service Franchise (Tour Car):

1. The applicant having been granted a Tour Cab plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre to have their Public Service vehicle inspected.
2. The Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
3. Upon being satisfied with the fitness of the vehicle, the Inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
4. The applicant must take the required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
5. The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the clerk will register the public service vehicle.
6. The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
7. The applicant must take the vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to Cashier for validation.
8. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have the Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
9. Upon payment of the the required fees by the applicant, the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.

 

You can apply for this service at:

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.

Tour Car Form 

• Valid Public Service Driver’s Licence.
• Valid Certificate of Insurance.
• Valid Business Licence.
• Franchise payment receipt.
• Franchise grant letter

Within the same day, once all the required documents are presented. The month of May is Public Service month when all Public Service Vehicles are licensed. Also, inspection is done twice a year for Public Service Vehicles during the months of May and October.

• 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

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