Speedy Motors Services

What Speedy Motors Services does

Speedy Motors Services is a privately held Bahraini motoring and transportation services company founded in 1974 by H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Khalifa. It operates the country's first radio meter taxi service, alongside a self-drive car rental business run under an Europcar franchise, a chauffeur and limousine service, a Bahrain-Saudi/GCC/Egypt/Jordan bus operation as the authorized agent of SAPTCO, a full-service garage in Isa Town (valeting, painting, mechanical and electrical repairs), a vehicle towing and recovery fleet, and parking-space rental in Manama. Underlying technology is concentrated in a GPS-enabled 24-hour multilingual call center and an integrated online booking platform with native iOS and Android applications that surface all seven service lines through a single interface.

The company serves three principal segments: individual travelers and residents needing metered taxi, rental or chauffeur transport; pilgrims and group travelers moving between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia (including Umrah and Haj); and vehicle owners requiring garage, repair, valeting and towing services. Distribution is multichannel: self-serve web and mobile booking, a 24-hour call center (17682999), WhatsApp, walk-in at the Manama office, and an airport meet-and-greet presence at Bahrain International Airport.

Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional (metered fares and per-job charges across taxi, chauffeur, garage, towing and bus ticket issuance), supplemented by franchise/agency economics from the Europcar rental operation and SAPTCO inter-country ticket sales, plus parking rentals priced by date range. The pricing model is opaque — no public rate cards are disclosed — and customer acquisition is largely direct-to-consumer via digital channels, the call center and on-site airport presence. The business remains family-owned with no evidence of institutional investment or public listing.

Name

Speedy Motors Services

Legal name

Speedy Motors Services

Website

https://speedymotors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Speedy Motors Services is a Bahraini motoring and transportation services company, founded in 1974, operating metered taxis, Europcar car rental, chauffeur and SAPTCO inter-country buses, plus garage, towing and parking services for residents, travelers and pilgrims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Motoring Services

NAICS

Taxi and Limousine Service (4853), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Limousine Service (48532), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Motor Vehicle Towing (48841)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Booked Private Hire / Chauffeur (PHV/Limo) (THAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive / Corporate Chauffeur Services (THADAEAF), Limousine Services (Luxury Sedan & Stretch Limo) (THADAEAE), Chauffeur-Driven Car Rental (With Driver) (THADAAAG), Transportation & Driver Coordination (Personal) (HSACAIAH), Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Mobile Repair & Roadside (TLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Taxi services
• Car rental
• Chauffeur services
• Automotive garage
• Vehicle towing

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Taxi Services: Metered taxi services using Ford Flex and KIA Carnival fleet, providing transportation with luggage space for locals and tourists
2. Car Rental: Self-drive vehicle rental through Europcar franchise offering various vehicle types from compact to luxury
3. Chauffeur Service: Professional driver services including premium cars and stretched limousines for luxury travel
4. Bahrain-Saudi Bus Service: As SAPTCO agent, arranging chartered bus trips including Umrah and Haj pilgrimages between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
5. Garage Services: Full-service automotive workshop offering valeting, painting, detailing, mechanical and electrical repairs
6. Towing and Recovery: Vehicle breakdown, towing and recovery services across Bahrain
7. Parking Services: Parking space rental in Manama location

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Speedy Motors Services provides comprehensive motoring and transportation services in Bahrain, operating the country's first radio meter taxi fleet (Kia Carnival and Ford Flex), chauffeur-driven luxury and limousine services, self-drive car rental through an Europcar franchise, intercountry chartered bus services as the authorized SAPTCO agent, full-service automotive garage repairs and valeting, 24/7 vehicle towing and recovery, and parking space rentals. The portfolio is delivered through a GPS-enabled 24-hour call center, website booking platform, and iOS/Android mobile applications.

Product overview

Speedy Motors Services is a comprehensive transportation and automotive services company founded in 1974, operating as a unified platform offering multiple transport services under one roof. The core product portfolio includes a Radio Meter Taxi Service (the first metered taxi in Bahrain), Chauffeur Service with luxury vehicles and limousines, Car Rental through an Europcar franchise, Bahrain-Saudi Bus Service as SAPTCO's official agent, Towing Vehicle Service, Garage Service (mechanical/electrical repairs, valeting, painting), and Parking Space booking. The company also provides mobile apps (iOS/Android) and an online booking platform enabling customers to access all services digitally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio Meter Taxi Service
• Chauffeur Service
• Car Rental

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeedy Motors Services is the authorized agent for SAPTCO (Saudi Public Transport Company) for bus transportation between Bahrain, Saudi (KSA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Egypt and Jordan. The company is authorized to book journeys and issue tickets to these destinations. They operate SAPTCO bus services from their Manama office.
• EuropcarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeedy Motors operates an Europcar Rental franchise, offering a broad variety of vehicles for self-drive rental options. The partnership provides access to Europcar's vehicle fleet and brand for car rental services in Bahrain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dubai Taxi Corporation: UAE government-owned taxi and limousine operator offering metered taxi, corporate chauffeur, and special-needs transport; highly comparable multi-service municipal taxi model to Speedy, though operating in a different GCC market.
• Bahrain Public Transport Company: Government-linked public and private-hire bus operator in Bahrain; comparable on ground passenger transport operations within Bahrain and overlapping on airport/intercity flows Speedy serves.

Direct peers

• Hala Taxi: Bahrain-based taxi-hailing service (Careem-backed) that digitalizes the licensed Bahraini taxi fleet; directly competes with Speedy's radio meter taxi on Bahraini streets and at the airport.
• Careem: MENA ride-hailing and super-app platform (Uber-owned) that competes directly with Speedy's metered taxi and chauffeur service in Bahrain with app-based booking, GPS tracking, and dynamic pricing. Highly comparable on core taxi product.
• Uber: Global ride-hailing leader operating in Bahrain with on-demand chauffeur and taxi services; directly competes with Speedy on airport transfers and city rides via the Uber app.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt: Global premium car rental and mobility services brand operating in Bahrain; competes with Speedy's car rental and chauffeur offerings in the same premium segment.
• Europcar: Global car rental brand of which Speedy operates a Bahrain franchise; comparable as a car rental product line while also being Speedy's franchisor, making it both partner and category peer.
• Avis: Global car rental brand with Bahrain operations; competes with Speedy's Europcar-franchised rental product across airport and city locations.
• Hertz: Global car rental brand with a Bahrain presence; competes with Speedy's rental and chauffeur-driven services at Bahrain International Airport.

Others

• Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO): National bus and intercity transport operator for whom Speedy acts as Bahrain agent; comparable on bus/Umrah/Haj transport between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and a key partner in Speedy's intercity service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/speedymotorsbah
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/speedy-motors-services
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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