Plans to connect micromobility with public buses
The initiative aims to connect micromobility, such as electric bicycles and small vehicles, to the public transportation network, to reduce reliance on private vehicles and improve the daily commute experience.
Last year, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) in cooperation with Knowledge Oasis Muscat launched the 'Smart Mobility Service Using Electric Scooters.
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