Commuters praise Mwasalat for introducing electric bus
The entire family from kids to the elderly are enjoying the ride to the Muttrah Corniche. Normally, all passengers get down at Al Alam Palace during routine trips, but in this case almost all of them got down at the boarding point.
On Thursday, there was not much rush but on Friday the bus was fully packed. In fact, many preferred to travel while standing.
Many of those, who couldn't get a seat on the bus, were seen capturing its picture while the bus left the Ruwi bus station.
Unaware of Mwasalat generosity, some commuters were seen handing over money to the bus driver but he politely refused and gave a green ticket to passengers specifying the route and free travel.
While the normal buses are of red colour, this electric vehicle is painted in green to signify its carbon-friendly nature.
It's a bit smaller than the normal buses with fewer seats, but it is spick and span and gives a very comfortable and cozy ride.
When it moves on the road, it appears as if it is slipping on its route with no noise. Its biggest advantage is that it emanates no pollution, helping the country achieve its emission goals.
Just like a car, one can see both inside and outside temperatures on the display. When asked, a commuter said: 'It is a very good initiative on part of Mwasalat to provide a free ride to passengers on this bus. It's an amazing experience to travel on an electric bus with no noise pollution. The bus is very pleasant for travel. Hope Mwasalat introduces similar buses on other routes too.'
While travelling on the bus, a curious passenger asked his co-traveller, 'Why no charge for this trip.' The person with a peal of laughter replied, 'It's my birthday today, so Mwasalat has decided to waive off the fee. Please enjoy the free ride.'
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