Malta expands bus fleet to cope with growing demand

Malta Public Transport (MPT) has added 30 new diesel buses to its existing fleet to meet a growing demand for services from passengers.
Statistics have revealed that the number of bus passengers on the Mediterranean island increased by 19 percent in the first three months of 2024 when compared with the same period last year.

“We have listened to our drivers and our passengers, who called for more space on the buses, and our investment in these 30 new buses underscores our commitment to fulfilling this promise," said Felipe Cosmen, Chairman of Malta Public Transport.
Cosmen added that the operator was still committed to electric buses but decided to buy diesel buses to improve the bus ne...