Rasamny: Public transportation is the pillar of the economy and the modern state

The Jbeil-Byblos Municipality, under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, launched the electric bus service for joint transportation between Jbeil and Beirut, with support and funding from the Global Environment Fund and the implementation of the United Nations Development Programme, during a ceremony held in the bus yard at the city’s roundabout.

Rasamny considered that “the launch of the shared electric transport line between Jbeil and Beirut constitutes a foundational step for rebuilding the public transport sector in Lebanon on modern and sustainable foundations,” stressing that “public transport is a fundamental right for the citizen and a pillar of any productive economy and organized state.” He explained that “the project connects Beirut and Jbeil through seven stations using four modern electric buses equipped with monitoring systems and an operations room, at a cost of 200 thousand Lebanese pounds, in parallel with work on launching the line.” Transport between Jbeil and the shrine of Saint Charbel in Annaya at a cost of 100 thousand liras, within the framework of promoting clean transportation and reducing congestion and pollution.”