Taxi Drivers in the Greater Malé Region have stopped their protest after the government assured them that they would not face any damages by the state taxi line.

The government announced the introduction of a taxi line on the 25th of last month. The taxi line is scheduled to be inaugurated as part of the Transport Ministry's 'Malé Fehi' Program.

Taxi drivers staged a protest in front of the Transport Ministry in Hulhumalé yesterday, expressing dissatisfaction over the decision to introduce the taxi line. They were also protesting against the towing of vehicles.

A driver who participated in the protest told One Online last night that they stopped the protest after meeting Transport Minister Mohammed Amin, who assured them that the drivers would not be affected even if the taxi line was inaugurated.

"The minister assured us that our livelihood will not be harmed. He also said that he would consult and conduct a study before starting the government taxi service. So, after that assurance, we stopped the protest," he said.

The presentation released last month to announce the program said the program would establish a safe and reliable taxi line in the Malé area.

"The taxi line's cars will be controlled through a separate application on a freelance basis and the opportunity to drive will be open to interested Maldivians," the presentation said.

The introduction of a taxi line will ensure the safety and security of drivers and passengers, the presentation said.