The Moroccan government has presented an ambitious investment plan to modernize the country’s urban public transport. The program, worth around 10 billion dirhams ($1.1 billion), aims to equip 32 cities with 3,500 new buses by 2029.
This investment will focus on procuring new buses. It will also modernize infrastructure and improve management systems. The planned investments will cover various aspects, including the buses themselves, maintenance facilities, bus depots and parking lots. Apart from this, it will also include fare collection systems and management support tools.
The Government is currently developing guidance and specifications to assist local authorities. The goal is effective supervision of the new management model, but also to give preference to locally produced vehicles in the procurement process. The government is also reviewing existing devolved management contracts, many of which have financial and operational challenges. These revisions aim to restore budget balance, improve the quality of services and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.
This program represents a key investment in the future of urban public transport in Morocco. This is also part of the overall picture of the country, considering that part of the World Cup will be held in Morocco in 2030. In addition to improving the quality of services, the goal is also to strengthen the local economy through support for domestic bus manufacturers.
This initiative will greatly improve public transport in Morocco. It will offer citizens an efficient, reliable, and sustainable way to travel. And this change will also leave a good impression on all visitors to the biggest football exhibition in 2030.
