Morocco
Casablanca Considers Metro System as City Expands Public Transit Options
After the upcoming commissioning of the busway, the city of Casablanca should be equipped with a Regional Express Network (RER) and a metro. What is the reality?
Topic
Public transport
France
Taxi Driver's 600-Mile Journey Saves Kidney Donation After Airport Protest
A nun from Lorient missed her flight to Toulouse on Wednesday due to the taxi drivers’ protest against the unfair competition from VTC, causing major disruptions around Nantes airport. One of the striking taxi drivers finally agreed to take her there.
Morocco
Marrakech Residents Outraged as Taxi Drivers Flout Regulations, Refuse Passengers
Many Marrakech residents have expressed their anger at the refusal of some small taxi drivers to take them to their destination, violating the regulations in force.
Morocco
Casablanca's New Bus Rapid Transit System Set to Launch After Delays
The busway, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), will soon start its activities in Casablanca, a senior official recently announced.
Morocco
Moroccan Taxi Drivers Threaten Strike Over Permit Fees and Regulations
In Morocco, taxi professionals are angry with the holders of permits who demand an increase in the "premium" in exchange for the authorization to operate the taxis. They threaten to organize protest actions and call a national strike.
Morocco
Moroccan Taxi Drivers Plan Protests Over Permit Fee Hikes
In Morocco, professionals in the taxi sector say they are victims of blackmail from the holders of the permits under the contract that binds them and plan to organize protest demonstrations.
Morocco
Marrakech Taxi Drivers Push for Fare Increase Amid Rising Costs
The coordination of the small taxi unions in Marrakech insists on the revaluation of the meter rate. Without failing to mention the relevance of its request.
Morocco
French Transport Giant Transdev to Acquire 49% Stake in Moroccan Bus Company
The French transport giant, Transdev, is about to buy nearly half (49%) of the shares of the Moroccan subsidiary of the Compagnie du transport au Maroc (CTM), Issal Madina. An operation that will revolutionize the transport sector in Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Bus Company Seeks Moroccan Drivers Amid Labor Shortage
Due to a lack of skilled labor in Spain, Alsa wants to recruit drivers in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Falls Behind in Electric Bus Production as Other Nations Reap Benefits
While the establishment of a local production ecosystem for electric buses offers many advantages that some countries are benefiting from, Morocco is still lagging behind.
Morocco
Tangier Explores Bus Rapid Transit to Ease Urban Congestion and Pollution
The city of Tangier is studying the feasibility of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT or high-level bus service) project, in order to facilitate urban mobility and reduce congestion in the city.
Morocco
Ride-Hailing App Yango Banned in Morocco Over Regulatory Violations
Due to lack of prior authorization, the mobile VTC application Yango, which has been on trial since April, has been banned in the Casablanca region and therefore forced to leave Morocco.