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MPL to begin inter-city bus operations to carnival area in Male'

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has stated bus services from Hulhumale' to the carnival area in Male' is expected to begin by the end of the month.

MPL, who provides inter-city bus services between Male' and Hulhumale', has been working with Male' City Council to develop new bus routes. Manager of Greater Male' Transport Link of MPL Ibrahim Maumoon said preparations to commence bus operations between Hulhumale' and the carnival area in Male' are ongoing, adding the bus drivers and assistants have already been arranged. He said operations will begin once the work on the bus stop is completed.

The manager said buses will arrive at the carnival bus stop every 15 minutes during regular hours and every 10 minutes during peak hours. He added MPL plans to add smaller bus stops along the route in the future.