ACC Launches Probe into Malé Taxi Line Project Over Corruption Allegations
2 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 08:26ACC has launched an investigation into allegations of significant corruption surrounding the "Malé Taxi Line" project, specifically regarding the procurement of 150 vehicles and the development of the service's mobile application. The probe follows allegations that the contracts were awarded without a public bidding process to unfairly benefit specific parties, alongside formal complaints that the taxi fleet is being utilized for political purposes.
President Muizzu inaugurates Malé City Taxi Line service. | Presidents Office
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into serious allegations of corruption regarding the "Malé Taxi Line" project, currently being undertaken by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).
The investigation into these matters was launched following complaints submitted to the commission by a private individual, Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem).
The ACC is investigating allegations of corruption regarding the contract awarded to a company called "Fixed Maldives" for the development of a mobile application for the Malé Taxi Line service.
Allegations have surfaced that the project was awarded to the company in secrecy for 13 million Maldivian Rufiyaa, without being opened for public tender.
Furthermore, the complaint highlights that the company lacks any prior experience in developing such applications. It also notes that no other qualified parties were given the opportunity to submit proposals for the project.
Furthermore, the ACC is investigating allegations of an 80-million-rupee corruption scandal involving the import of 150 cars for taxi services. It is alleged that the procurement process for these vehicles bypassed public bidding requirements. Instead, the cars were reportedly purchased at rates significantly higher than market value to provide illicit benefits to specific parties.
The complaint states that a significant number of these high-cost vehicles are being left abandoned in an empty lot in Hulhumalé Phase II instead of being utilized for taxi services. Furthermore, allegations have surfaced that some of these cars are being used by government political appointees for personal errands and various political activities.
ACC has officially registered both cases and has informed the complainant in writing that investigations into these matters are currently underway.
Although this project was launched under the guise of resolving Malé transportation issues, it has faced intense public scrutiny due to emerging allegations of corruption.
