Amman Bus Rapid Transit

Amman Bus Rapid Transit is a bus rapid transit transportation system in Amman, Jordan.

Amman Bus Rapid Transit
A bus at the Jordan Museum Terminal
Overview
OwnerGreater Amman Municipality
LocaleAmman
Transit typeBus rapid transit
Number of lines3
Number of stations25
Daily ridership10,000/day
Operation
Began operation27 July 2021
Operator(s)Amman Vision
Number of vehicles30
Technical
System length17 km (10.56 mi)
Average speed30 km/h
Top speed60 km/h

Construction work on the BRT system started in 2010, but was halted soon after amid feasibility concerns. Resuming in 2015, the first route of the BRT system was inaugurated in 2021, with the second expected to be operational by end of 2022. Another BRT route connecting Amman with Zarqa is also under construction and is expected to be operational by 2023.

The BRT system in Amman runs on 2 routes: the first from Sweileh in northwest Amman to the Ras Al-Ain area next to downtown Amman, and the second from Sweileh to Mahatta terminal in eastern Amman. Both routes meet at the Sports City intersection.

Ticket price for all lines are currently at 0.55 Jordanian dinars (around $0.78), bought either online via the Amman Bus mobile application or as a rechargeable card in major terminals. Passengers scan their cards or QR codes on phone when boarding the bus, where the price ticket is subtracted from the available balance. The buses are air-conditioned, accessible, monitored with security cameras and have free internet service.

Background

Plans for a BRT system were first announced in 2009 and construction work started soon after in 2010.[1] The BRT project was originally funded through a soft loan provided by the Agence Française de Développement for $166 million directly to the Greater Amman Municipality.[2] Claims by the House of Representatives and the Audit Bureau that the project is unfeasible led the government to halt construction and hire a foreign consultant to review the scheme in 2011.[3][4] Construction on the project did not resume until 2015, when the House approved its revival.[5] The first route of the BRT system was inaugurated in mid 2021, with the second route expected to be operational by 2022. The BRT project was controversial among the Jordanian public, who criticized its institutional and constructional delays.[6][7]

Sweileh-Jordan Museum Route

The first route of the BRT system was inaugurated on 27 July 2021, extending from the Sweileh terminal in northwestern Amman passes by Sports City Circle to the Jordan Museum terminal in Ras Al-Ain area next to the Jordan Museum and downtown Amman.

Sweileh-Mahatta Route

The second route of the BRT system is still under construction and is expected to be operational in 2022. It extends from the Sweileh terminal in northwestern Amman to the Mahatta terminal in eastern Amman.

  • From the inside of a bus
  • Sweileh terminal entrance
  • University of Jordan station
  • Line of people entering bus at Sweileh terminal
  • Ras Al-Ain terminal next to the Jordan Museum

See also

References
  1. Tarabah, Sawsan (August 13, 2018). "Ammanis only use public transport for 5 per cent of their daily trips — GAM". Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. Al Rawashdeh, Emad (October 12, 2012). "The A to Z Tragedy of the Rapid Bus Project". Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism. Amon News. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. Al Rawashdeh, Emad (October 12, 2012). "The A to Z Tragedy of the Rapid Bus Project". Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism. Amon News. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  4. "Case Study Bus Rapid Transit to Tackle Air Pollution, CO2 Emissions, and Improve Mass Public Transportation". C40. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  5. Tarabah, Sawsan (August 13, 2018). "Ammanis only use public transport for 5 per cent of their daily trips — GAM". Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  6. Weintraub, Arron (January 7, 2021). "Experts say behind Amman's transportation issues lies 'lack of will' from policymakers". Jordan News. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  7. Dupiree, Carmille (January 28, 2018). "GAM 'understands' scepticism over BRT, promises delivery, full access for all". Jordan Times. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
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