Amman, Oct. 11 (Petra) – New regulations governing transit services
in underserved areas will take effect early next week, Land Transport
Regulatory Commission (LTRC) announced on Sunday.

Approved by the LTRC board under Law No. 4 of 2011, the framework
seeks to expand public transit access, curb illegal private taxi
operations, and establish clear guidelines for operators seeking
permits to service remote or low-demand regions.

Starting next week, applicants can submit requests specifying their
target routes, fleet size, and vehicle types.

Under the new rules, approved operators will have 3 months to meet
technical specifications before receiving one-year renewable permits.
If multiple operators apply for the same route, the LTRC will
evaluate applicants through a “competitive” technical review.

To qualify as an underserved area, a region must lack regular
transit, face high operating costs relative to revenue, or have seen
previous service invitations go unanswered.

The regulations also allow the Passenger Transport Support Fund to
subsidize fares and offset operating losses in low-profit routes to
ensure long-term viability.

//Petra// HA