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Amman, August 15 (Petra) – Land Transport Regulatory Commission
(LTRC) will launch the trial operation of the Amman-Ajloun route on
Sunday, as part of the second phase of the inter-governorate public
transportation development project.
In a statement Saturday, LTRC Spokesperson and Director of the
Communication and Media Unit, Dr. Abla Weshah, stated the step comes
within the framework of expanding implementation of smart
transportation systems and improving safety and quality of services
provided to passengers.
Weshah said the buses operate various technologies, mainly CCTV
systems, tracking and e-payment systems.
On their impact, she noted that these systems would enhance
monitoring, raise security and safety levels within transportation
vehicles, and improve operational efficiency and the passenger
experience.
Weshah added that the service will operate at a fixed fare of JD1.50,
as 2,000 free cards will be provided to passengers, which will
facilitate movement of citizens between Amman and Ajloun and
encourage use of public transportation.
She announced the service features 3 main routes during weekdays,
covering Amman’s main destinations.
She noted that the service will work on a regular schedule, as a bus
will be operated every 15 minutes during weekdays from 5:15am to
8:15pm, and every 30 minutes during weekends from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
She affirmed the buses are equipped with e-payment systems, free
Wi-Fi, CCTV cameras, and tracking systems.
She said introduction of these technologies an “important” step in
developing a modern and safe public transportation system that relies
on digital solutions and provides a “more regular, reliable, and
comfortable service for passengers.”
She added that the launch of the route’s pilot phase comes with the
engagement of all relevant authorities and stakeholders in Ajloun
governorate.
The step, she noted, will secure “operational readiness” and
integration of efforts to ensure the service’s success and achieve
its goals of improving transportation between Ajloun and the capital.
//Petra// AG
