Transportation Ministry Takes Steps to Ease Congestion
Wassim Taquia, the official in charge of regular passenger transportation, confirmed that the Ministry of Transportation is working to implement a special programming during peak hours, with shorter intervals between trips to alleviate pressure. He also indicated that coordination work is underway with ministries and regional authorities to review school and university schedules.
According to the official, the ministry is working on digitizing the school and university subscription system. This will facilitate their acquisition and reduce the hassle associated with travel. Additionally, a project is underway to inform citizens, via a mobile application, of changes to routes or schedules. This project will first be launched in the Greater Tunis area before being extended to other regions.
Key Measures to Improve Transportation
- Special programming during peak hours with shorter intervals between trips
- Coordination with ministries and regional authorities to review school and university schedules
- Digitization of the school and university subscription system
- Mobile application to inform citizens of changes to routes or schedules
Future Plans
The Ministry of Transportation plans to extend the mobile application project to other regions after its initial launch in the Greater Tunis area. This move aims to improve the overall transportation experience for citizens and reduce congestion in urban areas.
