MPs Propose Ban on 'Tuk-Tuks' on Bahrain's Public Roads Amid Safety Concerns

Three Bahraini MPs—Khalid Bu Onq, Ahmed Al-Salloom, and Hisham Al-Awadhi—have submitted a parliamentary proposal to prohibit the use of "tuk-tuks" on the Kingdom's public roads.
The move comes after a widely circulated video clip showed a woman driving a tuk-tuk in the Diyar Al Muharraq area. Similar sightings have reportedly occurred in other parts of the Kingdom, raising questions about the legality and safety of such vehicles.
Safety Risks Highlighted
In the explanatory memorandum attached to the proposal, the MPs underscored that tuk-tuks pose a direct threat to public safety. These vehicles typically lack essential safety features, such as seat belts, durable chassis structures, and adequate lighting or signaling systems. Furthermore, they are not designed to be part of modern traffic systems and are rarely subjected to regular maintenance or technical inspections.
Call for Traffic Crackdown
The MPs urged the General Directorate of Traffic to intensify field campaigns across Bahrain to locate and deal with unlicensed tuk-tuks. They called for strict enforcement measures, including issuing fines, impounding vehicles, and seizing them in cases of repeat violations or when public safety is at risk.
Preserving Road Order and Public Safety
The lawmakers emphasized that their proposal aims to uphold traffic system integrity and ensure the safety of both citizens and residents. They stressed the importance of adhering to the Kingdom's road and traffic regulations, especially as Bahrain continues to modernize its urban infrastructure.
The proposal is now expected to be reviewed and debated in the upcoming sessions of the Council of Representatives.

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