Doha, November 26 (QNA) - Karwa, Qatar's official transport service provider, has recorded a significant growth in its operations during the first six days of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with an increase in the number of users of its multiple sized buses, which transported approximately 940 thousand and 513 passengers, during the period Nov. 20 to 25.

          The increase reflects the success of the company's operational plans and its advanced preparations for the World Cup Qatar 2022, as well as its ability to ensure smooth and easy mobility of the international football fans, citizens, residents and others between various destinations and throughout its nationwide stations network.

     Also, this increase, indicates the effectiveness and success of the solutions in finding a fundamental solution to the challenges of the public transport, through the provision of a sustainable means for individuals, which contributes to accelerating the pace of the comprehensive development at different phases, considering the essential role of the transportation sector in supporting the progress of the national economy.

     The passengers' transport traffic through Karwa fleet of buses has grown visibly, aided by the increased numbers of visitors and the football fans arriving in Qatar's capital Doha. The various stations have witnessed a very high passengers' turnout, coupled by an increased demand for bus services.

     The daily statistics confirm the success of Karwa in operating its bus fleet and doubling up its capacity by extending the working hours, to be 24/7, in addition increasing maintenance teams, to provide a rapid response, when necessary, as well as the provision of the regular and preventive maintenance on time, in order to ensure the safety and readiness of buses and to ensure reliable and regular flow of the services throughout the tournament.

     Karwa reported that its busses transported around 118 thousand and 805 passengers on the opening day of the tournament on November 20, and deployed 2787 bus to all destinations and stations, while on Monday, November 21, the total number of users jumped to 123 thousand and 906 passengers, who were transported by 2354 bus.

     The company invites the World Cup fans to take advantage of the Stadium's Express Bus Service, available at the main bus hubs, as well as advance trip planning to provide sufficient time to move around.

Karwa stressed that its operations continue daily with the highest standards of efficiency, with all its buses undergoing 24/7 maintenance, to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and to ensure their transportation to various destinations and fans zones.

Karwa has started its activity as a transport solutions provider in Qatar, October 2004, providing integrated road transportation services and solutions. Since its establishment and up to date, it continuously growing, and its fleet is growing, seeking to provide integrated solutions, with high quality for different customers.

     Karwa fleet comprises taxis, limousine vehicles, mass transport buses, and minibuses. Recently, the company introduced compressed natural gas operated buses. (QNA)