E-Bus Trials Begin in Muscat by Mwasalat

The Public Transport Company, Mwasalat, has begun testing the first electric bus manufactured by MAN on selected routes within Muscat. This initiative is part of the company’s efforts to evaluate the performance of electric buses and align them with operational standards.

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Launch of the First Electric Bus in Oman in Late 2024

In Khareef 2024, Mwasalat introduced its first electric bus as part of national initiatives to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Electric Bus Specifications

✅ Capacity: 28 passengers
✅ Electronically adjustable speed: 70 to 130 km/h
✅ Designed for urban transportation

Mwasalat’s Sustainability Initiatives

Mwasalat has taken executive steps to reduce its carbon footprint and transform sustainability plans into practical actions.

Global Conference on Sustainable Transportation

The 2024 World Transport and Public Transport Union Conference in the Middle East and North Africa discussed the following topics:
✅ Utilization of smart technologies in transportation
✅ Advanced policies for public transport development
✅ Reviewing experiences and insights on sustainability, green technologies, and electric buses
✅ Participation of international experts in the transport sector

Plans for Enhancing Oman’s Public Transport System

According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), multiple initiatives are underway to improve the public transport system across the country and its governorates.

Future Plans for Intercity Transportation Development

📌 Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport, told The Observer:
“We have signed an agreement with Al Dhakhiliyah, and similar plans are underway for two other governorates.”

Key Future Steps for Oman’s Transport Development

✅ Reviewing public transport services in Muscat and intercity routes
✅ Launching a tender for an international consultant to conduct a comprehensive study on public transport improvements