As part of its oversight and field efforts, the Senate Public Services Committee, headed by Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh, visited the Ministry of Transport to review the ministry's electronic tracking system and examine mechanisms for developing public transportation services in the Kingdom.
The visit included a field trial of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line heading to Madaba Governorate. The objective was to assess the service's efficiency and responsiveness to citizens' needs, as part of the committee's efforts to enhance the smart transportation system and improve the quality of services provided.
Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh stated that this visit is part of a series of field visits conducted by the committee to support the government's efforts to develop the transportation sector's infrastructure and enhance oversight of vital service projects.
He added that the committee prioritizes direct communication with relevant authorities and evaluating projects on the ground, which contributes to supporting development efforts and effectively responding to citizens' needs.
During the meeting, Minister of Transport Eng. Wissam Tahtamouni, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport and the Director General of the Transport Authority, confirmed that the tracking system project is being closely monitored by the Ministry. She noted that work is underway to continuously develop it with the aim of improving the efficiency of government vehicle management, reducing operating costs, curbing violations, and promoting a culture of optimal vehicle use.
At the conclusion of the BRT tour to Madaba, a number of citizens using the BRT route to Madaba expressed their great satisfaction with the level of service provided, praising the cleanliness of the buses, the organization of schedules, and the speed of arrival. They also called for the continued operation of this route and its expansion to include additional areas within the governorate, given the time and effort it saves and the positive impact it has on their daily lives.