Morocco
Casablanca Launches Citywide Disinfection Effort to Combat Coronavirus Spread
The authorities of the city of Casablanca, in coordination with the competent services, have carried out a sterilization and disinfection operation.
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Transport
Morocco
Morocco Maintains Public Transport Services Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Despite the presence of the Coronavirus, Moroccan public transport will continue to serve citizens throughout the Moroccan territory.
Spain
Morocco Halts Air and Sea Travel with Spain Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Morocco has just decided, in consultation with the Spanish authorities, to suspend, until further notice, air flights and passenger maritime traffic to and from Spain.
Morocco
Morocco's Vehicle Fleet More Than Doubles in 16 Years, Surpassing 4.3 Million
The vehicle fleet has seen a marked increase between 2002 and 2018, going from 1.81 million vehicles to more than 4.3 million, all categories combined, more than double.
Morocco
Morocco's Highway Authority Launches Plan to Halve Road Fatalities by 2021
The issue of road safety is a concern for Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) . It is also among the priorities of the company’s strategic plan. Its CEO, Anouar Benazzouz, provides some details.
France
Government Considers Revising French Language Test for Taxi and Ride-Hailing Drivers
The content of the future exam for drivers, particularly the French test, is the subject of debate. The government wants to gather the opinion of representatives of taxis, VTCs and moto-taxis to whom it has sent a questionnaire.
Morocco
Flixbus Expands to Morocco, Offering Budget Bus Routes to France from 9 Cities
For the first time, the German company [Flixbus] is coming to Morocco and offering bus trips to France, from 9 Moroccan cities, at affordable prices.
Belgium
Brussels Transit Authority Responds to Fare Evasion Alert with Multilingual Humor
A netizen posted a message on Twitter to alert STIB subscribers to a check at the Midi station. The community manager of the Brussels public transport reacts with humor.
Morocco
Spanish Bus Maker Irizar Secures Major Contract for 200 Buses in Casablanca
The year 2020 is off to a flying start for the Irizar Group, which has just won the tender for the largest bus market for its plant in Morocco. The Spanish bodybuilder is the successful bidder for the supply of 200 buses for Alsa Al Baida for urban transport in the city of Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Approves 316 New Tourist Transport Licenses, Boosting Tourism Sector
The Transport Commission has validated 316 tourist transport authorizations, during the first meeting of the year between the Ministry of Equipment and representatives of road transport professionals.
Morocco
Smuggling Ring Floods Morocco with Illegal European Minibuses, Evading Customs
Used vehicles imported from European countries are introduced into Morocco with "temporary registration". They are then "hidden" and put into circulation. This is the work of a specialized network, very active between Europe and Morocco.
Belgium
Brussels Public Transport to Hire 700+ Drivers for Network Expansion
The STIB wants to hire this year, in anticipation of the extension of its network and the commissioning of new vehicles, it announces in a press release. A total of 528 bus drivers, 126 tram drivers and 41 metro operators are being sought.