In 00, the Qatari government launched Mowasalat, a company 00% owned by the Royal family, managed and operated by the state authorities to ensure the smooth provision of "integrated ground transport services" for the entire country with a growing population of more than,400,000 people. Previously, 3,000 privately-owned orange taxis used to rule the streets of Qatar but the government took them off the roads as they saw them as a threat to the new Mowasalat taxis.

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  • In 00, the Qatari government launched Mowasalat, a company 00% owned by the Royal family, managed and operated by the state authorities to ensure the smooth provision of "integrated ground transport services" for the entire country with a growing population of more than,400,000 people. Previously, 3,000 privately-owned orange taxis used to rule the streets of Qatar but the government took them off the roads as they saw them as a threat to the new Mowasalat taxis. There has been much controversy over this move, as it is now very hard to find a taxi in Doha. Most of the drivers of Mowasalat—many hired from the Indian subcontinent—were said to be trained on roads, street names & key destinations, but the results of this are debatable, as the quality of service is disparaged amongst the citizens of Doha. There are complaints of drivers not having even a basic knowledge of either Arabic or English languages. However they are seen to be more hygienic than the drivers of the orange-white taxis, which were found around Doha until early 000s. Public buses now service over 35 routes covering most locations of Doha with very minimal fares making public transport in Qatar a thrifty solution to the problems of rush hours and parking difficulties. Presently, Mowasalat, under the brand-name 'Karwa', now operates more than 3,000 new and well-maintained taxi sedans including the recently acquired airport taxis with spacious cabins using the 007 Ford Freestars, and more than 0 public buses, school buses and private-hire coaches. In addition, its Doha Limousine Service has 00 standard (unbranded, no Karwa logo) limousines and 00 (Jaguar XJ) VIP units that are mostly placed at the Doha International Airport and at major hotels.
  • Questa voce raccoglie le principali tipologie di Trasporti in Qatar.
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  • In 00, the Qatari government launched Mowasalat, a company 00% owned by the Royal family, managed and operated by the state authorities to ensure the smooth provision of "integrated ground transport services" for the entire country with a growing population of more than,400,000 people. Previously, 3,000 privately-owned orange taxis used to rule the streets of Qatar but the government took them off the roads as they saw them as a threat to the new Mowasalat taxis.
  • Questa voce raccoglie le principali tipologie di Trasporti in Qatar.
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  • Transport in Qatar
  • Trasporti in Qatar
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