The activities of the technical inspection centers (CVT) have resumed for the past two months to the great satisfaction of the operators. According to the management of Dekra Automotive Morocco, a subsidiary of the German group, about 60% of the cars that could not undergo their technical inspection during the lockdown have been processed.
A new shipping company with 100% Moroccan capital is about to start its activities. Morocco Cruise Line will now operate in the passenger transit segment via the Mediterranean and in freight destined for West African ports.
In Morocco, road transport professionals who had filed their applications with the external services of the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water will soon be able to benefit from the vehicle fleet renewal program for the year 2020. The payment of premiums has already started.
Transport professionals are in the doldrums following the closure, since July 26, of Tangier, Tetouan, Fez, Meknes, Casablanca, Berrechid, Settat and Marrakech, all popular tourist destinations.
The National Road Safety Agency (Narsa) informs Moroccans that driving a tricycle without a license is now considered an offense punishable by law, like any offense committed by any type of motor vehicle authorized to circulate on the public highway.
Tourist transporters announce a strike starting August 13. At the origin of this movement, the "lack of commitment" of the supervisory ministry in the face of their demands.
Those who have purchased tickets valid between Monday, July 27 and Friday, July 31 can be refunded if they wish or have their tickets changed for a date up to December 31. The announcement was made by the Compagnie de Transports au Maroc (CTM), following the decision banning travel between certain cities.
Excessive prices in parking lots anger Casablancans. Parking lot operators and car guards dictate their law, in violation of the rates set by the city council.
The Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water has made public, in a press release, the procedures related to the health measures to be respected as part of the special maritime passenger transport operation.
The new health constraints are behind the rise in transport prices in Morocco. Transport prices will be even more expensive during Eid for many travelers, especially large families.
Animal-drawn carts are the cause of many traffic accidents, knowing that they are not insured and that the animals used are often victims of violence from their owners.
Activities are resuming in the transport sector. The Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water announced on Tuesday, July 14, that 139 transport companies are back in service.