Transport Authority has said that they have decided to cover all of Male’ via the bus network in an effort to improve public transportation. The Chairman of the Transport Authority, Abdul-Rasheed Naafiz told Sun Media that to solve the crowding in Male’, they are trying to improve the public transport system and so, they have decided to expand the bus network covering all of Male’ City. “Even the bus service is improved and starts coming on time, the people’s complain about difficulty finding a taxi would be lighter.” Naafiz said. While the bus service began a few years ago, the vehicles in service do not have proper ventilation and there is no guarantee that the busses arrive on time. Naafiz said that with the establishment of the new system, the vehicles in use would be new with better air conditioning and would have the guarantee of arriving at a specific time. About five bus stations would be established, says Naafiz, and those areas would be a common travelling points. “Increase in buses and bus routes would allow arriving on time, and a little small, can stay inside with comfort.” Naafiz said. Naafiz said that with the new system, the target is to expand the service to deliver 4000 people in an hour and the bids for the project would be opened soon. He said that in the near future, bus service would cover all the schools and start the school bus service. Naafiz said that the aim is to start the expansion project this year and although all the new buses may not be brought in, the service would start early next year. Transport Authority and the Maldives Police Service believes that the traffic problem in Male’ City cannot be resolved without addressing the crowding in the city. Vehicles can be controlled with a good public transportation service in place.