Amman – Recent data released by the Ministry of Transport showed that the cumulative number of passengers using Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes reached approximately 80.7 million from the start of operations through October 28, 2026.
The figure includes routes operating within Amman, routes connecting the capital with Zarqa and Madaba governorates, and the Sweileh–Al-Balqa Applied University/Salt route.
According to performance indicators published by the ministry, BRT routes operating within Amman — “98, 99, 100 and 106” — accounted for the largest share of total passengers, with 60,902,628 users since operations began on July 17.
The Amman–Zarqa routes, comprising lines “102, 103 and 104,” ranked second in cumulative passenger numbers, recording 18,603,992 users since operations began on May 15, 2024.
As for the other routes, the Madaba–Amman route recorded a total of 651,738 passengers since its launch on April 15, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Sweileh–Al-Balqa Applied University/Salt route recorded approximately 556,756 passengers since operations began on March 14, 2026.
The BRT system is one of Jordan’s projects to develop public transportation. It operates buses at regular intervals, using dedicated lanes along parts of the network, passenger service stations, and electronic payment systems.
Source: Al-Ghad
