Vice President Faisal Naseem has visited the West Park area to inspect the ongoing project to improve public transport services in Male’ City.
During the visit, Vice President Naseem inquired about the work being done to develop bus stops and other services required for the advancement of public transport in the city. As part of the project, new bus stops are being built near Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), West Park, Hiriya School and Thaajuddin School.
During the visit, the vice president inquired about the progress of the project with officials from Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and Male’ City Council, which are the two institutions involved in the project. Querying the officials about parking options in the area, the vice president also asked about ways to ensure the project alleviates traffic congestion and other difficulties faced by the residents. He also discussed plans to further develop bus services in Male’ City.
The vice president was accompanied on the visit by CEO of MPL Shahid Ali, Deputy Mayor of Male’ City Shamau Shareef, Managing Director of Road Development Corporation Moosa Ali Manik, as well as Ministers at the President’s Office Ahmed Naseem and Ahmed Sameer.