The Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority would like to inform the general public that in order to ensure the safety of cycling enthusiasts, pedestrians, motorists and any other road users in the country, the bicycling rules and regulations is put in place as an addendum to Chapter VI of the Road Safety and Transport Regulations 2021. We would like to request the general public to kindly adhere to the rules and regulations put in place to promote road safety.

Bicycling regulations can be viewed here.

On this joyous occasion of the 67th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Road Safety and Transport Authority offers our solemn prayers and best wishes for the long life, good health and perpetual happiness of His Majesty.

On this joyous occasion of the 14th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo, the Road Safety and Transport Authority joins the nation in offering our deepest gratitude and prayers for the continued good health and long life of His Majesty.

May Bhutan continue to enjoy unprecedented peace, happiness and prosperity under the noble reign of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo.

Coinciding with the joyous occasion of the 11th Royal Wedding Anniversary, on 13th October 2022 the Ministry of Information and Communications launched the following online systems and the Annual Report of RSTA 2021-22:

1. eRaLIS 2.0

The Hon'ble Minister, Ministry of Information and Communications launched eRaLIS 2.0 to enhance public service delivery of RSTA. e-Registration & Licensing Information System (eRaLIS) v 2.0 is the enhancement of the existing database system aimed to  improve reliability, scalability, fault isolation and improve service delivery.The enhanced system has been rolled out on trial basis since August this year with the option to  use QR code or online payment system. The enhanced  mRSTA app updates will also be soon available in both the Play and App store.

2. Web-based GPS system for passenger buses

The web-based GPS system for passenger buses was also launched today. The development of a web-based GPS system and installation of GPS in the passenger buses is intended to promote and enhance the safety of passenger bus service in the country. A web-based GPS system would not only help in monitoring the safety of passenger buses on a real-time basis but also provide required information such as road-block, passenger bus breakdown, route-deviation and traffic violations of a particular bus plying along a particular route. This would also promote disciplined driving culture of public transport drivers which would eventually gain better trust from the public availing public transport services.

The citizen portal will be made available on the RSTA website, once the user training and the installation of the GPS is completed for all the passenger buses.

3. RSTA Annual Report 2021-22

The Annual Report of the Road Safety and Transport Authority for the financial year 2021-22 was also launched. This Report provides a glimpse into the programs, activities, KPIs and challenges in the area of surface transport in the country. The Report also highlights some of the major initiatives and headways made in this sector. Amongst others, a comprehensive National Surface Transport Policy 2021 was developed and  submitted to Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat for policy screening, Road Safety and Transport Regulations 2021 was launched and being implemented. The Strategic Surface Transport Roadmap 2022 is developed which would serve as a guiding document in our pursuit of a safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable surface transport development.

Along with the above, the Ministry also released an advocacy video on road safety and traffic discipline.

The occasion was graced by Hon'ble Minister and Dasho Secretary, MoIC accompanied by all officials of the Ministry.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority would like to inform the general public that towards enhancing quality of online services, the eRaLIS (electronic Registration and Licensing Information System) is being upgraded to eRaLIS 2.0 which will come into effect from August 1, 2022. To this effect, the system developer will be carrying out data migration and system testing from July 29, 2022, 5 PM - July 31, 2022, 9 PM.

Therefore, the eRaLIS and online payment services will not be available during this period. We regret the inconvenience caused.

The Ministry of Information and Communications, Thimphu is pleased to announce the vacancy for pre-service candidates.

Interested Bhutanese Nationals who meet the eligibility criteria may apply to the Human Resource Division on or before 7th June 2022 with the following documents;

1. Civil Service Employment Application Form as per Form 4/1;

2. Copies of academic transcripts, if any

3. Copy of Bhutanese Citizenship ID card;

4. Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a competent RGoB medical doctor;

5. Security Clearance Certificate

6. No Objection Certificate, if employed.

For further clarification, please contact concerned HR Officer at 322567 during office hours.

NOTE: Interested applicants can submit the above documents online at kthinley@moic.gov.bt or ylhazomm@moic.gov.bt with all the documents converted to one PDF file.