Mowasalat (Karwa) has stepped up its operational preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, mobilising its fleet and specialised technical teams to ensure a comfortable and smooth transportation experience for the World Cup fans.
The company said that about 4,000 buses will be operated during the tournament, of which about 3,000 are dedicated to transporting fans, including more than 800 fully electric buses that operate with zero-carbon emissions.
This is in line with modern, comfortable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, establishing "Karwa" as a real legacy that keeps pace with the sustainable development projects that Qatar seeks for the post-tournament.
Mowasalat (Karwa) told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that transport services during the World Cup include transportation to and from metro stations and stadiums, to and from "park and move" stops, and from the main residences in and to Doha, besides the shuttle bus service dedicated to linking Hamad and Doha International Airports with the stadiums and central Doha, as well as the express bus service to the stadiums, which will provide fans with transportation between all venues for sporting events.
The company explained that in addition to Karwa fleet, Metro Link services will operate in (43) tracks to serve (23) metro stations, to transport passengers to and from metro stations as usual and according to service request rates. It poi9nted out that there are about 248 buses dedicated to Metro Link services, including 90 electric zero-emission buses. These will operate all days of the week, taking into account flexibility and meeting transportation services for fans and guests of Qatar, which will enhance Karwa's position as a convenient national carrier that provides easy and disciplined transportation services.
Mowasalat pointed out that in order to provide more opportunities to fans and visitors to Qatar and meet their needs, it has allocated round-the-clock transportation from Abu Samra border crossing to Al Messila Station in central Doha, in addition to the readiness of more than 76 bus stations dedicated to the event, in central Doha and the Corniche.
The Chief Executive Officer of Operations at Mowasalat, Ahmed Hassan al-Obaidly, said in a press conference held by the organisers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, that hundreds of buses will be operated, and that 25% of them will be environmentally friendly and fully electric, with a legacy in transforming transportation into an environmentally friendly system.
He referred to the development and operation of the public transport network from four in the morning to eleven in the evening, in addition to Metro Link services, and Metro Express services from six in the morning to 12 in the afternoon, in addition to thousands of buses that will operate throughout the day and on different tracks throughout the tournament.
He explained that in addition to all this, there are more than 3,000 taxis and limousines that will be ready to serve fans, and are stationed at Hamad International Airport, Doha International Airport and vital places in the country.
Last year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the global software company SAP to provide real-time analytics and provide the best customer experience through the next generation of transport facilities, especially as this software integrates all technical and operational innovations and effectively manages the business.
The company has enhanced its reliance on information technology expertise and the application of modern technology to manage its smart fleet, with the aim of assisting in the immediate monitoring of all buses, identifying vehicle maintenance and repair requirements, as well as distributing buses effectively, and enhancing the safety of vehicles, drivers and customers.
There is no doubt that Qatar, as a result of all these efforts, will be the world's first host country to use a large fleet of electric buses, hybrid taxis and electric limousines for the World Cup, thus significantly reducing the environmental impact and contributing to global trends aimed at cutting emissions and pollution.
The company said that about 4,000 buses will be operated during the tournament, of which about 3,000 are dedicated to transporting fans, including more than 800 fully electric buses that operate with zero-carbon emissions.
This is in line with modern, comfortable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, establishing "Karwa" as a real legacy that keeps pace with the sustainable development projects that Qatar seeks for the post-tournament.
Mowasalat (Karwa) told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that transport services during the World Cup include transportation to and from metro stations and stadiums, to and from "park and move" stops, and from the main residences in and to Doha, besides the shuttle bus service dedicated to linking Hamad and Doha International Airports with the stadiums and central Doha, as well as the express bus service to the stadiums, which will provide fans with transportation between all venues for sporting events.
The company explained that in addition to Karwa fleet, Metro Link services will operate in (43) tracks to serve (23) metro stations, to transport passengers to and from metro stations as usual and according to service request rates. It poi9nted out that there are about 248 buses dedicated to Metro Link services, including 90 electric zero-emission buses. These will operate all days of the week, taking into account flexibility and meeting transportation services for fans and guests of Qatar, which will enhance Karwa's position as a convenient national carrier that provides easy and disciplined transportation services.
Mowasalat pointed out that in order to provide more opportunities to fans and visitors to Qatar and meet their needs, it has allocated round-the-clock transportation from Abu Samra border crossing to Al Messila Station in central Doha, in addition to the readiness of more than 76 bus stations dedicated to the event, in central Doha and the Corniche.
The Chief Executive Officer of Operations at Mowasalat, Ahmed Hassan al-Obaidly, said in a press conference held by the organisers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, that hundreds of buses will be operated, and that 25% of them will be environmentally friendly and fully electric, with a legacy in transforming transportation into an environmentally friendly system.
He referred to the development and operation of the public transport network from four in the morning to eleven in the evening, in addition to Metro Link services, and Metro Express services from six in the morning to 12 in the afternoon, in addition to thousands of buses that will operate throughout the day and on different tracks throughout the tournament.
He explained that in addition to all this, there are more than 3,000 taxis and limousines that will be ready to serve fans, and are stationed at Hamad International Airport, Doha International Airport and vital places in the country.
Last year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the global software company SAP to provide real-time analytics and provide the best customer experience through the next generation of transport facilities, especially as this software integrates all technical and operational innovations and effectively manages the business.
The company has enhanced its reliance on information technology expertise and the application of modern technology to manage its smart fleet, with the aim of assisting in the immediate monitoring of all buses, identifying vehicle maintenance and repair requirements, as well as distributing buses effectively, and enhancing the safety of vehicles, drivers and customers.
There is no doubt that Qatar, as a result of all these efforts, will be the world's first host country to use a large fleet of electric buses, hybrid taxis and electric limousines for the World Cup, thus significantly reducing the environmental impact and contributing to global trends aimed at cutting emissions and pollution.