Transport apps in Morocco: finally a law?

This initiative comes in a context of growing tensions between traditional taxis and VTC drivers. Clashes have even broken out in several Moroccan cities, showing the need for a clear legal framework for this booming sector.

For the deputies of the Popular Movement, this regulation would not only help appease tensions, but also "facilitate transport operations" and "create jobs for young people". They want the Ministry of Transport to define "the mode of use" of these vehicles through a regulatory text.

Concretely, the bill aims to amend the Moroccan Highway Code to include "vehicles for transport via smart applications" in the list of vehicles requiring a professional card.

Transport via applications has become a global phenomenon, and Morocco is no exception. It remains to be seen whether this bill will be adopted and how it will be implemented on the ground.