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Mohammedia (Arabic: المحمدية, transcription: Al-Mohammadiya), formerly called Fédala, is a town in Morocco located...

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News 10 Jun 2013 2 min read

Permanent hitch in transport

- Several lines are very problematic, including the 900.
- The municipal council is called upon to rethink the transport network on a number of routes.
Permanent hitch in transport

Users continue to pay the price for the worrying problem of poor public transport management. The city of Mohammedia suffers from a poorly structured transport network that hinders mobility and the mass movement of users in general. Consistent testimonies from most users and passengers confirm the poor management of the transport sector as well as the deplorable conditions in which travel takes place. For example, passengers accustomed to the 900 line providing urban transport along the Mohammedia-Casablanca coastal road in both directions are disappointed by the service of the urban transport management company, which, according to them, prioritises profit at the expense of quality. "Taking the 900 line," points out this student, "has become a permanent ordeal because of congestion problems, repetitive stops, the duration of the journey, the dilapidated state of some buses, the behaviour of some ticket inspectors and drivers, and speeding." The most serious issue is the overloading of passengers, which affects the elderly, the sick, pregnant women, and children. The problem has increased since the spectacular urban development of Mohammedia remains out of step with the system ensuring the mobility of citizens. But the most serious issue is the non-compliance with the provisions of the specifications. Indeed, in Article 39 of the municipal charter relating to local public services and collective equipment, it is specified that the municipal council decides on the creation and management methods of municipal public services through delegated management. The municipal council is called upon to rethink the transport network on a number of lines. It must increase the number of buses on the most frequented lines, but above all ensure compliance with the specifications. Furthermore, it is necessary to consider involving other companies to put an end to the monopoly of a single manager. To fill the deficit and the need for buses, the relevant services must require concessionaire sites to proceed with the strengthening of their fleet and to respect the clauses of the specifications. Inspections must continue and measures must be taken against those who do not respect the regulations.

Urban transport users are dissatisfied; they hope that the competent services will take concrete actions to put an end to these permanent dysfunctions.

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