The urban transport network in Larache continues to rely on an aging fleet, characterized by frequent breakdowns and inadequate comfort levels, as reported by users.
According to Al Ousboue Assahafi, some vehicles in operation are over forty years old. Residents refer to them as “rolling shacks” due to their mechanical condition and the lack of basic safety and comfort features.
Larache Left Behind
This situation is particularly frustrating since other cities in the region have received new fleets. Tangier, Tétouan, and the M’diq-Fnideq prefecture have acquired new buses as part of a program led by the Ministry of Interior to modernize public transportation.
In Larache, however, users complain about vehicles that have long surpassed their normal operational lifespan. Frequent mechanical issues disrupt daily commutes, raising questions about why these vehicles are still in service.
Residents are now calling for the city to be quickly integrated into the bus renewal program. They demand modern vehicles that can provide safe, regular, and dignified transportation, comparable to other cities in northern Morocco.
