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.

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.

In line with the press release from the Office of the Hon'ble Prime Minister dated 19th March 2022 on the progressive relaxation of COVID-19 preventive measures, RSTA would like to inform that:

1. Lungtenzampa Office will operate in self containment mode for another week. Besides having to facilitate transport for various frontline agencies, some of our officials on frontline duty operating from the office as part of the NC19TF Transport Unit are identified as primary contacts of a few positive cases that have emerged in the last few days.

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As per the directives of National COVID-19 Taskforce, the Road Safety & Transport Authority facilitates passenger bus services. For bus service from Thimphu to other Dzongkhags, please ensure that:

1. You have a valid antigen negative certificate.

2. You have applied and obtained e-Pass from https://www.1010.bt/epass/apply/ or call toll free number 1010.

3. e-Pass is required not only for inter-district travel but also to facilitate your movement from place of stay to Lungtenzampa bus terminal during the Lockdown.

4. You are willing to undergo a one week "home quarantine" in your place of destination.

The passenger bus schedule from Thimphu and contact details are as follows:

As per the Press Release from the Office of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, the RSTA will be facilitating movement for stranded passengers from Thimphu to other Dzongkhags registered with 1010 as follows;

All stranded passengers are requested to register with 1010 for this service.

A Cybersecurity Leadership program targeting senior leadership and officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan began on the 6th of January 2022. It is supported by the Temasek Foundation and organized and implemented by the Nanyang Polytechnic International, Singapore. The program consists of a total of five 2-hour sessions spread over several weeks and is attended by 30 senior officials from across the RGOB and set to conclude on 20th January, 2022.

Press Release on Cyber Security Leadership Program

The promotion ceremony for the thirty-eight employees  and awarding of certificates for the outstanding employees (2020-2021) for the officials of  Secretariat, DITT, DOIM and RSTA was graced by Hon'ble Judrel Lyonpo on 31st December 2021 afternoon.

https://www.moic.gov.bt/en/events-promotion-ceremony-of-moic-officials-january-2022/

While congratulating the award recipients, the Hon'ble Judrel Lyonpo reminded that the promotion should be taken as a humbling experience because there will be even greater expectations from the individuals  and that the promotions should be taken as a reward with a sense of pride.

As part of the Public Service Delivery initiative of the Royal Civil Service Commission(RCSC), RCSC have developed a General Service Delivery Guidelines outlining the responsibilities and rights of both service users and service providers as illustrated below in both Dzongkha and English.

General Service Delivery Guidelines in Dzongkha

General Service Delivery Guidelines in English

On the auspicious occasion of the 114th National Day, Road Safety and Transport Authority, Ministry of Information and Communications joins the nation in offering our sincerest prayers for the continued peace, prosperity and wellbeing of our beloved nation. We re-dedicate ourselves to the service of TSA-WA-SUM.