The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology oversees regulation, licensing, and standards for both taxi services and commercial freight transport.

Key Points:

Passenger Transport:

• Licensing and inspection of vehicles and drivers.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, fare, and service quality standards.
• Monitoring ride-hailing services and integrating them with regulatory frameworks.

Commercial Freight Transport:

• Licensing trucks and freight operators.
• Regulating loading limits, routes, and safety requirements.
• Issuing special permits for heavy or oversized cargo.
• Promoting efficiency and accountability in logistics operations.

Digital Integration:

• Providing platforms such as (Naql).
• Issuing land transport activity licenses through the Oman eBusiness Platform (Invest Easily) (https://www.business.gov.om/ieasy/wp/en/).