With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 about to begin soon, Mowasalat (Karwa) has stepped up its operational preparations, mobilizing its fleet and specialized technical teams to guarantee a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for World Cup spectators.
During the event, there will be about 4,000 buses operating, of which 3,000 will be used to carry spectators, including more than 800 fully electric buses that emit zero carbon emissions. This is consistent with the kind of cutting-edge, cozy, and ecologically friendly transit options that Karwa offers, making it a true legacy that stays up with the sustainable development initiatives that Qatar wishes to pursue after the competition.
Karwa said that transportation services during the World Cup period include transportation to and from metro stations and tournament stadiums, transportation to and from “park and move” stops, and transportation service from the main residences in and to Doha. This is in addition to the shuttle bus service dedicated to linking Hamad and Doha International Airports with the stadiums and central Doha, as well as the express bus service to the stadiums, which will provide fans with transportation between all venues for sporting events.
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In addition to the Karwa fleet, Metro Link services will operate in 43 tracks to serve 23 metro stations, to transport passengers to and from metro stations as usual and according to service request rates. It noted that there are approximately 248 buses dedicated to Metro Link services, including 90 electric zero-emission buses, and they will operate all days of the week.
Mowasalat pointed out that in order to provide more opportunities for fans and visitors to Qatar, it has allocated a round-the-clock transportation service from Abu Samra border crossing to Al Messila Station in central Doha, in addition to the readiness of more than 76 bus stations dedicated to the event, in central Doha and Corniche. The second and third ring road, next to the tournament buses in the centre of the country, which will operate as usual to serve the fans with ease from any of the main bus centres.
Chief Executive Officer of Operations at Mowasalat, Ahmed Hassan Al Obaidly, said in a press conference held by the organisers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, that hundreds of buses will be operated, and 25 percent of them will be environmentally friendly and fully electric, with a legacy in transforming transportation into an environmentally friendly system.
He mentioned that the public transportation system would be in operation from 4 am to 11 pm, in addition to Metro Link and Metro Express services from 6 am to 12 pm and the thousands of buses that would run all day long on various tracks throughout the competition.
In addition, there are more than 3,000 taxis and limousines waiting to pick up fans at Hamad International Airport, Doha International Airport, and other key locations across the nation. Karwa has finished completing its preparation to offer quick and secure transportation services, he noted.
