Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) announces over 100,000 passengers used the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) minibus service in Male' City in the first two weeks.
MTCC stated the minibus service has become a popular means of public transit since commencing on September 2. Around 2,500 passengers used the minibusses at the start while almost 10,000 passengers now use the service. A total of 106,000 residents of Male’ City have used the minibus service and most passengers use the Orchid route, as the road consists of a large number of government offices.
Speaking to PSM News, General Manager of Land Transport at MTCC Mohamed Nazim highlighted the increase in demand had prompted the commencement of the minibus service, which has reduced congestion in the capital city.
Furthermore, MTCC has decided to allow passengers to use the minibus service free of charge for two more weeks. The decision was made to allow residents more time to familiarise themselves with the minibus service and the RTL web portal and mobile application.
MTCC stated the street traffic will become less congested as more residents use the minibus service. The company also conveyed plans to make the current routes more efficient and expand the service in the future.