With the Umm Slal municipal area witnessing a steady rise in residential units, especially those occupied by "single workers", residents have urged the authorities to improve bus services.

A number of bus users in Qatar have sought the rescheduling and diversion of many public transport services to areas where there is more demand. These buses are seen running empty most of the time, it is learnt.

Residents of neighbourhoods on the western side of Doha have called for better public transport services to different parts of the city and Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Commuters have again stressed the need to reroute and reschedule some public bus services, saying this will help serve people better and boost patronage in the process.

Starting from Sunday, Mowasalat will step up the frequencies of a number of bus services, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced.