Arabian Taxi Company B.S.C. (Closed) “Arabian Taxi” is the first taxi services company established in Bahrain and offers 24-hour and 7-day services. Established as a result of EDB, Bahrain Development Bank “BDB”, and the intention to modernize transportation and tourism sectors, Arabian Taxi Company B.S.C. (Closed) “Arabian Taxi” was the first of its kind in Bahrain.
The ownership of the Company is vested in a group that needed to be supported. 314 taxi industry owners were sought out and invited to exchange shares of ownership against their taxi licenses.
80% of the equity in this company is owned by elderly retired drivers, widows and orphans.
20% of the equity was allocated to Bahrain Development Bank, a strategic partner that supports the Company financially and supplies qualified management, skilled employees and access to other support facilities through their BDB Group.
The Company provides over 400 job opportunities to Bahraini nationals. A full utilization of available licenses will offer 700 jobs across the country.
Arabian Taxi launch Limousine Chauffeur Service, where a VIP service is being rendered to those who want to experience one. This would contribute to the overall development of public transport and tourism sector in the Kingdom.