Ajman set to launch public bus service in 2008

AJMAN — Ajman will launch public bus service in the emirate in the first quarter of 2008.


According to Ahmed Hassan, Deputy Chairman of Board Council of Ajman Public Transport Authority (APT), the authority was now working on the formalities to introduce the service with an aim of reducing traffic congestion in the emirate.

Hassan said yesterday that the APT would launch several projects, including group transport services in the emirate and on the outskirts like Massfoot and Al Manama, in 2008.

The service would play a great role in achieving the goal of minimising traffic problems in all areas of Ajman.

The first batch of buses would be operated from the Ajman Industrial Area to the downtown.

Hassan, however, did not announce the tariff for the services but said the ticket charges would be affordable for everybody.

He said the licences of old taxis would not be renewed once the bus services began.

The number of new metered taxis would be increased and services of women drivers would be available for families soon, he said.