ECONOMY — March 24, 2026
Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport Issues Licenses to 185 New Companies in Past Solar Year
Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation issued licenses to 115 cargo and 70 passenger transport companies in solar year 1404, raising the national total to 900 active firms. The ministry also inspected 86,000 vehicles for safety and standardization.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — corroborated by Omid Radio — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation issued licenses to 115 cargo-carrying and 70 passenger-carrying transport companies during the past solar year 1404.
The ministry provided this information in a statement sent to media outlets. It brings the total number of active transport companies operating throughout the country to 900. These companies provide services in the transportation of passengers and commercial goods.
The ministry also conducted technical inspections on 86,000 passenger-carrying and cargo-carrying vehicles at all depots and terminals during the past year. The inspections were carried out for the purpose of ensuring safe travel and standardizing transport vehicles.
The developments reflect ongoing efforts by the ministry to regulate and expand the transport sector, which plays a key role in moving people and goods across Afghanistan.
Read the original reporting at Hurriyat →
Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Hurriyat, Omid Radio) corroborate a direct statement from Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation on issuing licenses to 115 cargo and 70 passenger companies in solar year 1404 (total now 900 active firms) and inspecting 86,000 vehicles; ministry attribution makes this reliably attributable.
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- Ministry issued licenses to 115 cargo-carrying and 70 passenger-carrying companies in 1404 solar year
- 900 transport companies currently operating nationwide
- 86,000 vehicles inspected for safety and standardization
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Hurriyat
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Omid Radio
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Economy — Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, transport companies, vehicle inspections, Afghanistan economy, solar year 1404
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