Muscat: Mwasalat, will conduct a trial run of public bus service in the governorates of South of Al Batinah and Al Dhakiliyah.
In South al Batinah, buses will operate every one hour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Khabbat al Qa'adan to Rustaq (Majlis al Ghashob Parking), Barka (municipality parking) and Musanah (Al Muladdah parking).
Timings are between 3 pm and 10 pm until January 31. Tickets are free.
Nizwa
As part of plans to upgrade the public transport system in the Wilayat of Nizwa,
Mwasalat will operate free bus services to all citizens. Expats will pay 200 bz.
Eight buses will operate daily from January 11 to January 31, 2025, with a capacity of more than 60 passengers per bus (40 seated, 28 standing).
The services will offer 110 trips daily at frequency intervals of about 10 minutes between 4 pm and 12 am.
The route will start from the parking lot of the Nizwa Grand Mall to Nizwa Souq, while the second route will start from Nizwa Polyclinic Nizwa Souq.
The Royal Oman Police will implement measures to ensure that traffic is organized effectively to ensure that Mwasalat buses are given priority at traffic intersections.
During trials, priority will be given to buses, ambulances, civil defense vehicles, taxis, and minibusses on the public transport route.
Public transport is important considering the number of visitors received by the Governorate as such services will help ease traffic congestion and facilitate the movement of visitors to Nizwa, especially during long. public holidays
The areas around the Grand Mall will be improved by expanding public parking spaces and creating waiting facilities equipped for the benefit of passengers.
Future plans
It may be noted that Al Dhakilyah took a major step to improve its transport infrastructure and boost tourism with the signing of investment agreements worth over RO7mn on Monday.
Key projects include the development of a modern transport hub in Nizwa, aimed at upgrading the commercial and tourist movement throughout the governorate.
An agreement was recently signed to develop the integrated bus station in Nizwa in partnership with the private sector.
Mwasalat will manage the transport station, offering safe transport services that connect Al Dakhliyah with other governorates and support economic development.
The transport hub is expected to serve intercity bus routes in partnership with local operators.
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