MPS conducts training programme for taxi drivers

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has begun a training and refresher programme for taxi drivers.

MPS stated that it is the first round of the programme this year to provide information on the guidelines and regulations for land vehicles. During the programme, participants will receive information on road safety and guidelines for taxi drivers, as well as the role of taxi drivers in case of accidents and other incidents on the road.

MPS stated that the one-week programme is being held with 90 experienced taxi drivers and 212 new taxi drivers. Four rounds of the training and refresher programme for taxi drivers are held each year. Attending the programme is part of the conditions for receiving a taxi driver license.