Taxi Drivers Raise Concerns Over Unregistered Vehicles in Henveiru Development

Residents of Henveiru have expressed concerns over unregistered taxi vehicles operating in the area, particularly as the government moves forward with development projects in the capital. During a public meeting organized by the President’s Office, residents highlighted the lack of proper registration for many vehicles used by taxi drivers. They emphasized that while the government is introducing new taxi services, it is essential to ensure that all vehicles, including those operated by the government, are properly registered. One resident stated, 'Many taxi drivers have received loans to purchase vehicles, but their cars remain unregistered. If the government is setting up its own taxi services, shouldn’t those vehicles also be registered?' The discussion also touched on the issue of traffic congestion in Male’, with residents questioning whether the introduction of more taxi services would exacerbate the problem. The lack of proper registration for vehicles has led to additional complications, with some cars being abandoned in public spaces after being towed due to parking violations. The residents called for a more systematic approach to vehicle registration to address these ongoing issues.