Male' City's mini bus ticket prices have been set at MVR 7 by the Administration.
The Administration on Thursday made the announcement via a video on Twitter, sharing information about the mini bus service. The mini bus service is conducted by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has part of the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) project.
Twelve mini buses will be in operation in Male' City, with 20 wheelchair spots at all times. Mini buses will operate every 10 minutes.
Mini bus charges will be free for toddlers under the age of three years, elderly citizens, and school children in uniform.
MTCC began test driving mini buses on 20 August 2022, with test drives set to run for two weeks before officially commencing.
MTCC has not yet announced an official date to begin the service. However, mini bus routes have been finalised by MTCC together with Male' City Council.
Mini buses will operate on Majeedhee Magu, Ameenee Magu, Orchid Magu, and Bodu Thakurufaanu Magu, with 18 stops on each road.
Route 1 bus stops:
- Henveiru Stadium
- Thalassemia Centre
- Billoorijehige'
- City Square
- Zikra Mosque
- Luxury Shopping Centre
- Maafannu Sahara
- Maafannu Madhrasa
- Social Centre (Bodu Thakurufaanu Magu)
- Dharumavantha Hospital
- Environment Ministry
- Maafannu Stadium
- Mira Parking Lot
- Rehendhi Flat
- Male' Hiya Flat
- Kudakudhinge Bageecha
- Dharubaaruge
- Beach Volley Court
Route 2 bus stops:
- West Park
- Maafannu Madhrasa
- Maafannu Sahara
- Fini Park
- Luxury Shopping Centre
- City Square
- Billoorijehige
- Heenamaage
- Henveiru Stadium
- Henveiru Futsal Ground
- Carnival
- Hulhumale' Ferry Terminal
- Masveringe Park
- No. 5 Jetty
- Jumhooree Maidhaan
- Justice Building
- Ufanveli
- Sunfront Light
RTL project is a presidential pledge of the current Administration.
MTCC has also begun high-speed ferry services in atolls as part of the RTL project.
