Melita Limited has provided more than €50,000 in support to a range of charities and NGOs over the past twelve months. This support comes on top of the work of The Melita Foundation which operates independently of the company and has provided more than €500,000 to support the community.

The organisations supported by Melita include: Caritas Malta, The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, Dar tal-Providenza, Hospice Malta, Richmond Foundation, Puttinu Cares and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In addition to financial support, Melita also donated food and equipment to organisations such as Fondazzjoni Sebħ, Foodbank Lifeline Foundation and Dar Merħba Bik. Animal sanctuaries including CSAF and AAA, as well as cat feeders across the island, also benefitted.

Kevin Borg, CCO at Melita Limited, said, “Melita has always played an important role in supporting Maltese society develop. From the provision of cutting-edge infrastructure and connectivity which helps our communities and businesses to thrive to providing financial and material support for those who need it most, we remain committed to helping as much as we can.”

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 2,518 compared to the previous quarter. By the end of December, the total number of licensed motor vehicles stood at 445,711. Passenger cars accounted for 74.1%, while 14.3% were commercial and agricultural vehicles. Motorcycles, E-bikes, PA-bikes, E-kick scooters, quadricycles, and ATVs made up 10.9%, with buses and minibuses comprising less than 1%. On average, the stock increased by 27 vehicles per day.

During this quarter 5,650 new vehicles were fully licensed and on the roads. Passenger cars dominated with 3,580 (63.4%), followed by motorcycles and similar vehicles at 1,082 (19.2%). Newly licensed “new” vehicles accounted for 57.9% (3,271), while “used” vehicles made up 42.1% (2,379). An average of 61 new motor vehicles were licensed daily.

A total of 7,038 vehicles were taken off the road, with 39.3% garaged, 29.9% resold, and 29.4% scrapped. Meanwhile, 4,339 vehicles had restrictions lifted, primarily for being garaged (53.2%) or resold (46.0%).

By December 2024, petrol-powered vehicles totaled 259,339 (58.2%), while diesel vehicles reached 156,230 (35.1%). Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles represented 4.0% (17,759). Compared to the previous quarter, electric vehicles increased by 13.5%, while mild hybrid petrol and diesel vehicles rose by 4.7% and 3.7%, respectively.

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