Amman, Aug. 5 (Petra) – Residents of Jerash, Irbid and Zarqa will soon have access to expanded public transport services as the Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) begins trial operations of two new inter-governorate bus routes on Sunday, as part of the second phase of the public transport development project.
The new routes, connecting Jerash-Irbid and Irbid-Zarqa, aim to provide citizens with safer, more reliable and efficient transportation options, facilitate daily commutes, reduce travel times and improve connectivity between governorates.
The LTRC said the launch of the new services reflects its commitment to implementing the project according to the announced timeline and supports the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision, which seeks to establish a modern and integrated public transport system. The project is expected to become fully operational by the end of August.
The Jerash-Irbid route will operate with 15 large buses at a fare of JD1.25, while the Irbid-Zarqa route will be served by 42 medium-sized buses at a fare of JD1.50. The routes will operate according to approved technical and operational standards to ensure safe and regular services for passengers.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Commission said the buses are equipped with advanced safety and comfort features, as well as electronic tracking and payment systems that help monitor schedules, maintain service frequency and enhance the overall passenger experience.
The LTRC added that the expansion of the transport network will continue in the coming days with the launch of additional routes. The Amman-Ajloun route will begin trial operations on Aug. 16 using 22 minibuses at a fare of JD1.50.
The Zarqa-Mafraq and Jerash-Mafraq routes will begin operations on Aug. 20. The Zarqa-Mafraq route will use 44 large buses at a fare of JD1.55, while the Jerash-Mafraq route will operate with 11 minibuses at a fare of 95 piasters.
The Commission said the phased rollout of the routes will enhance transportation links among governorates, provide citizens with more dependable commuting options and contribute to improving the quality of public transport services nationwide.
The latest expansion follows the launch of the Amman-Tafilah and Amman-Ma'an routes earlier this week, as the project advances toward full implementation by the end of August.
The LTRC called on citizens to use designated terminals and follow scheduled departure times, noting that its technical and supervisory teams will continue monitoring trial operations and assessing performance to ensure the effectiveness of the new services.
//Petra// AJ
