Tripoli pilots smart bus lanes and cashless fares as capital seeks cleaner mobility

Tripoli municipality launched a pilot smart-mobility programme on two arterial routes, combining GPS dispatch for minibuses, designated bus lanes during peak hours and optional QR-based fares for passengers without bank cards. Officials said the goal is to cut congestion and informal fare disputes while collecting anonymised ridership data for future route planning.

Commuters in Tajoura welcomed real-time arrival screens at three stops, though sceptics noted fuel subsidies still make private taxis competitive on price. Transport unions asked for training subsidies before wider rollout, citing maintenance gaps on ageing fleets.

Urban planners from Tunis and Casablanca joined a study visit, comparing Maghreb capital strategies for last-mile connectivity. WOP360 tech desk will track whether the pilot expands to Benghazi and Misrata after Ramadan travel peaks.