The Land Transport Regulatory Commission began trial operations on the Amman–Ajloun route on Sunday as part of the second phase of a project to develop regular public transport services between Jordan’s governorates.
The initiative is part of efforts to expand the use of smart transport systems and improve safety and the quality of services provided to passengers.
The commission’s spokesperson, Abla Al-Weshah, said the trial launch was held under the patronage of the commission’s Director General, Riyad Al-Kharabsheh, with the participation of officials and relevant stakeholders in Ajloun Governorate. The initiative aims to facilitate transportation between the governorate and the capital.
She explained that buses operating on the route are equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, tracking and electronic payment systems, as well as free Wi-Fi, helping strengthen monitoring, security and safety, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the passenger experience.
The fare has been set at JD1.50 per trip, with 2,000 free cards being provided to passengers to facilitate mobility and encourage the use of public transport.
3 Routes and 106 Daily Trips
The service includes three main routes on working days.
The first route runs from Ajloun Bus Terminal to the North Bus Terminal via Jordan Street, with 54 trips.
The second route passes through Sweileh and the University of Jordan, ending at University Hospital, with 44 trips.
The third route runs from Ajloun to Al Hussein Medical City via Sweileh, with eight daily trips.
The three routes therefore provide a total of 106 daily trips on working days.
The service operates according to a regular timetable, with one trip every 15 minutes on working days, from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. During weekends and public holidays, buses operate every 30 minutes, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Al-Weshah stressed that introducing electronic payment and tracking systems, surveillance cameras and free Wi-Fi represents a step toward developing a modern public transport network based on digital solutions, providing passengers with a more regular, reliable and comfortable service.
The launch of the Amman–Ajloun route comes as part of the second phase of the project to develop regular inter-governorate public transport. On August 9, trial operations began on the Irbid–Zarqa and Irbid–Jerash routes, with 57 buses taking part.
