Smooth transportation gives fans enjoyable experience: SC official
MOBILITY Operations Director at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) Eng. Thani Al Zarraa has attributed the ease and smoothness of mobility and use of transportation means by the fans visiting Qatar for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, to the great cooperation between the SC and its partners to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for football fans during the World Cup.
SC’s Director of Mobility Operations told QNA that the tournament has seen many records at all levels, and is witnessing a large spectator attendance in all its matches. Fans use all means of transportation in an easy and accessible way, Al Zarraa said pointing that no jams or stampedes, has been reported thanks to the readiness of the transport authorities in the country. The transportation infrastructure in Qatar has seen a great development over the past years, to ensure the efficiency of mobility during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, he explained.
Al Zarraa revealed that more than 3,000 buses are working to move fans and visitors from their places of residence to stadiums and event venues during the World Cup.
He said the SC cooperated with its partners to find integrated transportation solutions during the World Cup, including the Doha metro network, highways, electric buses, and the light tram network connected to the metro, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Cooperation with partners, including the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Qatar Rail Company (Qatar Rail), and the Ministry of Transportation has facilitated transportation to and from stadiums, fans’ residences, and attractions in the country, he asserted.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fans rely mainly on buses, the Doha Metro, the light tram network and taxis to get around Qatar during tournament days. The metro lines form the main artery of the transport systems during the World Championships, as five of the eight World Cup stadiums are directly connected to the metro stations, while the rest of the stadiums are connected to a range of transport services, including metro stations and shuttle busses.