Morocco
Morocco Extends Fuel Subsidy for Truckers Amid Rising Prices
The Council of Government at its Thursday session decided to renew the subsidy granted to Moroccan road transporters to help them cope with the high cost of fuel.
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Transport
Spain
Spain to Recruit Moroccan Truck Drivers Amid European Labor Shortage
In order to fill the local labor shortage, Spain wants to recruit Moroccan truck drivers. This is a way for it to also channel migration towards the European transport sector.
Morocco
Morocco-Israel Logistics Partnership Strengthens with High-Level Delegation Visit to Tel Aviv
A Moroccan delegation composed of key players in the transport and logistics sector made a three-day working visit to Tel Aviv, in order to consolidate the cooperation between Morocco and Israel in the logistics sector.
Morocco
Morocco Overhauls Driver's License System with Digital Tests and Smart Cars
The National Road Safety Agency (Narsa) announced that obtaining a driver’s license will undergo some changes starting this year, in order to improve road safety conditions and the quality of services provided to users and professionals.
Morocco
Tensions Escalate in Casablanca as Taxi Drivers Clash with Ride-Hailing Services
The tension between taxi drivers and those of VTC (Vehicles for Hire) cars is resurfacing. In recent days, several altercations have been observed in the stations of Casablanca, causing concern.
Morocco
Marrakech Airport Introduces Fixed-Rate Taxi Counter to Combat Overcharging
Foreign tourists arriving in Marrakech will now be able to inquire and pay the taxi fares at a single counter that is made available to them at the city’s airport.
Morocco
Morocco Extends Fuel Subsidy to Road Transporters Amid Rising Costs
Faced with the high cost of fuel, the Moroccan government has decided to grant a new tranche of the subsidy that allows road transporters to cope with the fluctuation of prices.
Morocco
Moroccan Truckers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Soaring Fuel Costs
To protest against the rise in fuel prices at the pump , Moroccan transporters threaten to observe a general strike from November 21.
Morocco
Casablanca to Expand Public Transit with Two New 26-km Tram Lines
Two new 26 km tramway lines will soon be built in Casablanca to ease traffic congestion. A total of 39 stops will be served.
Morocco
Moroccan Truckers Threaten Strike Over Soaring Fuel Costs Despite Government Aid
Faced with the continuous rise in fuel prices at the pump, Moroccan carriers are once again brandishing the threat of a general strike. They believe that the direct aid granted by the government is insufficient, calling for long-term solutions.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Debt Relief for Tourist Transport Sector Amid Pandemic Recovery
The National Federation of Tourist Transport has sent the government a request to take over the bank debt contracted by professionals in the sector. The idea is to give them a breather while they recover from the losses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco Allocates 500 Million Dirhams to Modernize Public Transport Fleet
As part of the relaunch of the road transport fleet renewal program, the government has announced the release of a budget of 500 million dirhams for the 2022-2023 period.