Land Transport Minister reviews public transport issues in Black River and Savanne

The Minister of Land Transport, Mr Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed, chaired a consultative meeting, yesterday at the seat of his Ministry in Port Louis, to address ongoing public transport issues affecting residents of Black River and Savanne.

The meeting was held in the presence of the Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Hambyrajen Narsinghen; the Junior Minister of Arts And Culture, Mrs Veronique Leu-Govind; Members of Parliament, Mr Roshan Jhummun, Mr Shridhur Jugurnauth, Mr Chitraduthsing Lukeeram, Mr Balkrishna Babajee, as well as senior representatives of the National Transport Corporation (NTC) and the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA).

Discussions focused on enhancing service frequency, improving punctuality, and increasing the availability of buses.

The meeting further examined operational constraints and explored practical measures aimed at improving the overall reliability and accessibility of public transport services across Black River and Savanne regions to ensure greater efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of the public.

Additional bus services will be provided by the NTC as from April 2026 on identified routes to better accommodate commuters of the region.

The Minister reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring that residents benefit from accessible public transport services and emphasised that continuous monitoring and stakeholder engagement is key to achieving sustainable improvements in the sector.

25 February 2026

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