HIBAPRESS – Tangier
Manifestations of pressure in the transport sector continue in the city of Tangier, in light of daily difficulties faced by citizens during their commutes, especially during peak hours.
The most prominent of these issues are the long waiting times for buses, the high level of overcrowding inside them, and the difficulty in finding taxis, at a time when the city is witnessing continuous urban and demographic expansion, which increases the demand for transportation.
Despite the transfer of urban transport management to the "Issal" company, succeeding "Alsa," a number of complaints from commuters still exist, particularly regarding the regularity of trips and the bus schedules on several lines.
The high demand for some routes, coupled with their extension, also contributes to increased pressure and overcrowding, while local data and reports have recorded long waiting times that may exceed half an hour in some cases.
For their part, taxis, both small and large, face frequent criticism from citizens, mainly concerning the difficulty of finding transport at certain times, as well as complaints about the refusal of some destinations and the selective picking of passengers.
The fares for some trips have also sparked a debate among commuters, including the line connecting Tangier and Tetouan from the bus station, where the circulating fare increased from 35 to 40 dirhams, along with other complaints related to the non-operation of the meter around the train station.
This situation places Tangier's transport sector in front of multiple challenges, in light of the need for a more organized system capable of keeping pace with the city's expansion and the increasing needs of its residents.
It is worth noting that the management of urban bus transport was subject to a review covering the period from June 2021 to October 2025, coinciding with the end of the delegated management contract, while a new partnership between "CTM" and "Transdev Maroc" has come into effect through the company "Issal Tangier," with the aim of developing and operating urban and semi-urban transport networks.
