Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has disclosed that installation works of Bus Stops at Addu City, Hithadhoo are currently on going.
MTCC states that a total of 21 bus stops will be installed on the city's main land.
As such preliminary works are underway to install bus stops at Addu city Hulhumeedhoo, Fuvahmulah city as well as Laamu Atoll Gan, Isdhoo and Kalaidhoo Islands.
Eight buses will be operating in four routes of Addu City Hithadhoo and Feydhoo, and four buses will be operating in four routes of Addu City Hulhumeedhoo.
Five buses will be operated in three routes of Fuvahmulah City.
While two buses are to be operated in one route of L. Isdhoo and L. Kalaidhoo, five buses will be operated in four routes in Gan island and Fonadhoo island of the atoll.
The mini bus operations comes under the Raajje Transport Link services introduced by the government to improve the transportation services of the country. Under RTL, MTCC will be providing ferry services and bus services in the country.
MTCC states that customers will be able to view the RTL bus schedule via the company's website. Additionally, customers can also use the company's hotline 1650 to inquire about the services.
People with special needs, people over the age of 65, children in school uniform and children under the age of three will be able to travel free of charge.
MTCC highlights that the company's aim as the largest transportation service provider of the country is to provide the customers with the latest and easily accessible services.