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.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority conducted a day long awareness workshop program on "Road Safety and Traffic Discipline" for Principals of schools under Thimphu Thromde on 14th October, 2021 at Norkhil Boutique Hotel & Spa, Thimphu. Total of 30 Principals and Vice-Principals attended the program. 

The program was mainly aimed at creating awareness on Road Safety, Traffic Rules and Regulations and to foster strategic partnership with the school management in disseminating and enhancing Road Safety.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority joins the nation in celebrating the joyous occasion of the 10th Royal Wedding Anniversary. We offer our deepest respects and prayers for Their Majesties eternal happiness and good health. 

May the heavens continue to smile upon Drukyul.

In keeping with the Road Safety & Transport Regulations, the Road Safety & Transport Authority has assessed and reviewed the fuel and operational cost for operation of passenger buses and taxis. Accordingly, the revised fare for buses and taxi, for both intra-district and inter-district travel, is published and can be accessed at the Authority's website www.rsta.gov.bt. 

Therefore, all passenger bus and taxi operators are requested to comply with the published fare and refrain from charging fare beyond the approved rate. Any commuter who has been charged excess fare may report the issue to the nearest RSTA office or Traffic Police with details of vehicle, journey date and time.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority would like to inform the general public that the grace period for transfer of vehicle ownership (without levying fines and penalties) has been extended till 31st December 2021. This is on account of the enormous interest shown by the general public and the back log created by the pandemic during the last grace period.

For kind information, a total of 15,783 vehicle ownership transfer have been effected in the last three months. This was possible because of the kind support and cooperation rendered by the general public. 

We look forward to your continued support, cooperation and understanding.