In Larache, some urban buses are still from the 1980s. Their deterioration contrasts with the new vehicles deployed in Tangier, Tétouan and M’diq-Fnideq as part of public transport modernization.
Several MRE families claim they discovered, upon arriving at the ports of Algésiras or Tanger Med, that the boat tickets paid for before their departure had not been registered with the shipping companies.
After a July marked by unusually weak demand, Moroccan car rental agencies are banking on the massive arrival of MREs in August to revive their activity and clear out vehicles that have remained idle.
The European Parliament approved a protocol updating the air agreement between the European Union and Morocco. The text aims solely to integrate Croatia’s accession to the EU.
A parliament member alerts on the high cost of maritime crossings to Morocco , particularly during the Marhaba operation. She calls on the government to act on prices and service quality.
Rabat is relaunching its amphibious bus project on the Bouregreg . Two 36-seat vehicles, capable of driving on roads and navigating water, are to be acquired for tourist transport.
Morocco wants to revive a strong and competitive national maritime fleet . The country depends 95% on maritime transport for its trade, but its flag has significantly declined since the 1970s.
The Rabat-Salé tramway is now more expensive . For the past few days, the individual ticket has increased from 6 to 7 dirhams, while monthly subscriptions are also rising for the general public and students.
The Moroccan government wants to regulate the use of scooters and other new modes of transportation on public roads. A draft decree provides notably for mandatory helmet wearing , a ban on headphones and speed limitations.
The government is tackling the chaos caused by electric scooters in public spaces. A new regulatory framework establishing strict technical criteria is about to come into force to limit dangerous behavior and ensure road safety.
BlaBlaCar is launching its service in Morocco, but without any announced local establishment. The kingdom is part of around twenty new markets that the French ride-sharing company wants to open from Paris, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Fuel prices continue to fall in Morocco. Since Wednesday, July 1st, diesel has dropped by 96 cents per liter and gasoline by 45 cents. A real breath of fresh air for Moroccan motorists and professionals.