Ajloun , Aug. 13 (Petra) –The Land Transport Regulatory Commission
will begin operating regular public transport services on the
Amman-Ajloun route next Sunday, with three operating routes and a
fleet of 22 medium-sized buses, as part of efforts to improve public
transport services and strengthen connections between Ajloun
Governorate and Amman.

Transport sector experts said the service would provide a more
organized transportation option between the governorate and the
capital, contributing to the development of public transport in
Ajloun and supporting daily travel between the two areas.

Ajloun Governor Nayef Hadayat said the service represents an
important step in improving public transport in the governorate and
meeting residents’ need for more regular and stable transportation.
He said it would facilitate travel, particularly for students,
employees and workers who commute daily between Ajloun and Amman,
stressing the importance of monitoring the service and ensuring its
continuity.

Director of the Commission’s Governorates Directorate, engineer Rola
Omari, said the launch is part of the Commission’s efforts to improve
public transport and provide safe, regular and reliable services. She
noted that the buses are equipped with electronic payment systems,
CCTV monitoring and free wireless internet (Wi-Fi).

She said the fare is JD1.50 per passenger, while 2,000 free cards
will be distributed to service users. The service will operate on
working days from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., and on holidays from 6:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Omari said buses will run every 15 minutes on working days and every
30 minutes on holidays, reducing waiting times and supporting regular
service.

She explained that the service includes three main routes. The first
will run from Ajloun Complex via Jordan Street to the North Complex,
with 54 trips on working days. The second will run from Ajloun
Complex via Sweileh and the University of Jordan to the University of
Jordan Hospital, with 44 daily trips on working days.

The third route will connect Ajloun Complex with Sweileh and Al
Hussein Medical City, with eight daily trips on working days.

Omari said the service is part of the Commission’s efforts to improve
public transport and encourage its use by providing regular,
comfortable and safe transportation supported by electronic payment
and monitoring systems.

Community activist Mundhir Al-Zghoul said the launch of the route
meets an important need for residents of the governorate by providing
regular transportation options and facilitating access to Amman and
its various facilities. He stressed that maintaining regular trips
and adhering to announced schedules would help strengthen public
confidence in public transport.

Transport expert Dr. Eng. Ibrahim Al-Shakhanbeh said regular
transport services operating according to clear routes and schedules
could improve the efficiency of the public transport system. He
stressed the importance of continuously evaluating the service and
assessing its compatibility with users’ needs.

He added that the use of modern technologies, including electronic
payment and monitoring systems, represents a positive development
that could contribute to improving service quality and monitoring
operations.

Resident Khaled Al-Qudah said the new service would help ease the
difficulties faced by people who travel daily between Ajloun and
Amman, particularly by providing transportation with clear schedules
and regular trips. He added that a modern and comfortable service
could encourage residents to use public transport instead of private
vehicles.

University student Fatima Al-Samadi said the launch is a positive
step for residents of the governorate, particularly students and
employees who regularly travel to Amman for study and work. She
stressed the importance of maintaining regular services and adherence
to schedules so that public transport can remain a practical and
reliable option.

The launch of the regular Amman-Ajloun service is part of the Land
Transport Regulatory Commission’s efforts to develop public
transport, improve services, strengthen connections between the
governorates and the capital, and provide safe, regular and
comfortable transportation options.

//Petra//WH