One million use Karwa bus services

Source: The Peninsula

Friday, November 13, 2009

DOHA: Over one million people have utilised the Karwa bus services during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Double-decker buses were the most favourite during the season.

A report from Mowasalat shows that the month of August, especially during the Ramadan days, witnessed the highest number of passengers. The 37 routes had 1.3 m passengers in August.

To cope with the Ramadan and Eid rushes, more buses were introduced on various routes. The company launched over two dozen buses and several taxis on the Eid day. Buses to Industrial area had the highest number of passengers with Route number 33 plying 1, 45,425 in August. Buses on route number 32 carried 75,213 and number 55 had 55,497 passengers.

The double-decker buses introduced late last year was a hit among the passengers. The five buses in service now have a capacity of 68 with 26 seats in the lower deck and 42 in the upper deck. More double-deckers will be added in one month time.