ONTC was established in 1972 to provide school bus transportation. in 1974, the following infrastructure was created:-

• Land for bus depot was allocated in Azaiba (near Seeb Airport).
• 64 buses and 5 coaches were ordered.
• 1975 was the year that ONTC began operations to limited areas, by venturing into public service and contract works.
• 1984 by Royal Decree, its was re-established throughout the country.
• Now ONTC has 28 years of experience backed by transport professionals.

The major shareholder is the government (99.8%). Operates under supervision of the Ministry of Transport & Housing. Equal minority shareholders:

• Oman Development Bank (ODB)
• Port Services Corporation

Management:

• Board of Directors
• Executive committee
• General Manager
• Deputy General Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Marketing Manager
• Administration & Finance Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Personnel & Training Manager