More than three million passengers used Mwasalat public transport buses in 2022, while 221,000 passengers used the ferry.
According to Mwasalat, there was a 1.6 million increase in bus passengers compared to 2021, while ferry passengers decreased from 245,000 in 2021.
Mwasalat's buses had a 97% punctuality rate and transported nearly 8,400 passengers daily, while the ferry had a 98% punctuality rate and carried 600 passengers daily.
Mwasalat's statement also noted that only 9.4% of bus passengers were women.
Recently, during the event to mark its 50th anniversary, Mwasalat announced the launch of electronic transportation tickets linked to the smart transportation system.
Mwasalat recently entered into a strategic partnership with Sultan Qaboos University to test biofuel applications in its vehicles and promote renewable energy initiatives.
The upgradation of the public transport system will be key as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning embarks on the ambitious Greater Muscat Development Plan. The project aims to accommodate the increasing future population, attract investment, develop transportation, raise the quality of services, strengthen infrastructure, and protect the environment. The Greater Muscat project will focus on making the capital easy to navigate with the provision of an integrated transport network suitable for sports and health activities.
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