Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has transferred minibuses to Laamu Atoll and Fuvahmulah City, for use in the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) bus service.
MTCC brought in 36 minibuses to the Maldives on July 16 to begin bus services in the Greater Male’ Region and the atolls. Five of these buses have been transferred to Fuvahmulah, with another six buses transferred to Laamu Atoll. The buses brought to Laamu Atoll include four buses to be used in Gan and Fonadhoo, as well as two buses to be used in Isdhoo and Kalaidhoo.
MTCC is currently undertaking the final preparations to begin bus services in these regions. The bus routes and stops have already been allocated, while training of staff is currently ongoing. MTCC revealed it aims to commence services within the next three days.
The minibuses have a capacity of 20 passengers and operate on diesel fuel. The vehicles are designed to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs.
The minibus services are part of the larger Raajje Transport Link (RTL) service, which aims to connect transport services across the Maldives.