AMMAN — The
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has had thousands of users since
it was launched last week, according to local media outlets, however, some
citizens say they do not have the sufficient information of the details of the
operation.
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Respondents said that this lack of information is preventing
them from using the transport system or at least trying it, not to mention that
some citizens who spoke previously with
Jordan
News said they are worried that the bus was contributing to traffic
jams and that the price of the fare was too expensive.
According to precise information,
Jordan News has
collected from official sources and statements, the
first stage of the BRT begins at Sweileh passenger station, where passengers
would be transported towards Queen Rania Street, passing through the Sports
City roundabout, and then heading through Sharif Nasser bin Jameel Street, to
Wadi Saqra, to Al Rabieh signals, then the Fifth Circle, Princess Basma Street,
and Wadi Abdoun, all the way to the Museum station in Ras Al Ain, for a
distance of 16 kilometers and with a regular frequency of trips.
The buses driving on the designated
route would adhere to the specified street speeds. The BRT is committed to
specific starting and arriving times within the prescribed speeds.
The bus will provide
Wi-Fi services, and is equipped with surveillance cameras. Special stations have been
designated for the buses to pick up commuters with
disabilities.
The BRT project has been offering this ride every five
minutes, starting at 6am until 10pm, for one
piaster for the past two weeks. The price, according to officials at Amman
Great Municipality, is going to increase, but will still be within a reasonable
rate, to be announced soon. All payments will be conducted electronically, the
officials noted.
An advantage to the project is that
the buses are not supposed to stop at traffic lights, and in case they do, it
will be for a very short time, not exceeding several seconds. This is because
the traffic lights are programmed through specific and well designed sensors to
open directly when a bus approaches.
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