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Formative Years

  • The Motor Transport Department was set up by the British for the upkeep, maintenance and repair of Government vehicles.
  • In March, 1956 the State Transport Service a commercial wing of the MT Department was set up for the purpose of providing Road Transport Service to the people of South Andaman.
  • Commenced operation with two mini buses and two make shift buses (lorries converted into buses) in the South Andaman regions.
  • Until late sixties, the Department was operating from a small office and workshop, was located inside the premises of the present Marine dockyard under the control of Harbour Master.
  • Under the control of the I. G. (Police) from 1980 to1982.
  • In February 1982 the post of Director of Transport was filled on deputation basis and the department started functioning under the control of a full time Director of Transport (DoT).
  • STS gradually spread its service network and as on today service is provided in 12 Islands through 14 STS Units.
  • Registration of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing and other provisions under the MV Act and Rules commenced in the Transport Department with effect from 01.10.2007.
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