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Public transport in Tunisia has experienced a decline in its services. Structural issues in this sector have worsened, especially over the past decade, with financial deficits in companies, the proliferation of informal transport, problems with road and rail infrastructure, and underperformance in the port sector.
This state of public transport explains the decrease in national logistics performance.
A Firm Commitment to Reform
To deeply restructure this sector, the President of the Republic, Kais Saïed, welcomed the Prime Minister, Kamel Maddouri, and the Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, at the Carthage Palace last Wednesday, January 15.
According to a press release from the presidency, during the meeting, the Head of State underscored the necessity to intensify efforts to repair many metro trains and buses and to import buses from abroad. He noted that several countries have voiced their willingness to cooperate with Tunisia in this vital sector.
The President also took the opportunity to praise the efforts of many Tunisians in a European country who have worked to provide more than 200 buses. He described this initiative as stemming from a sense of national responsibility and a desire to contribute to the State’s efforts to rebuild the public transport service.
On another note, the President addressed the situation of the airline “Tunisair” and the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN).
Prerequisites for Adjustment
From this reformist perspective, it is necessary to note that in Tunisia’s current circumstances, implementing a comprehensive sustainable mobility policy is no longer a choice but a survival imperative. This demands a shift in urban planning and transport models, where the concept of accessibility must align with the notion of comfortable and efficient collective mobility.
This is why measures in land-use planning that can reduce dependence on cars are intrinsically related to the development of alternative transport options. Improving and increasing mass transport options must be central to measures promoting sustainable mobility. To be effective, the implementation of a sustainable mobility policy must include clear targets and precise indicators and rely on a set of structuring measures and principles.
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