Along with Doha Metro and Krawa buses, tram service is playing a significant role in providing seamless transportation services to fans of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in reaching different stadiums, fan zones and tourist destinations.
On Tuesday, November 29, alone, Lusail Tram served 27,626 passengers while Msheireb Tram and Education City Tram served 5,509 passengers according to data shared by the Ministry of Transport on Twitter.
“Total number of 692,024 passengers transported by both the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram on Tuesday,” the Ministry said in a tweet. Also 9,679 public bus trips transported 284,837 passengers on November 29.
On Monday, November 28, Lusail Tram served 30,659 passengers while Education City and Msheireb Tram transported 8,624 passengers.
“Total number of 742,831 passengers transported by both the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram on Monday,” according to Ministry’s shared data. In another tweet, the Ministry said that Lusail Bus Station is significantly supporting FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fans transportation. The station is operating 40 buses per hour and is equipped with necessary electric charging equipment for optimal operation.
The Lusail Bus Station is connected to metrolink services, Lusail Tram, Doha Metro, Park and Ride parking lot and BRT service.
Gharafa Bus Station is also playing an important role in smooth transportation of World Cup fans, covering 14 different destinations and sites. With 22 bus bays, it can operate 56 buses per hour.
According to the Ministry of Transport, more than 800 air movements were recorded at both Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport on Tuesday.
During the first four days of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Doha Metro and Lusail Tram transported over 2.4 million passengers to their various destinations, especially toward the tournament stadiums, recreational spaces and fan zones.
The total number of the users of Lusail Tram reached roughly 91,719 passengers during the first four days of the World Cup.
The number of Lusail Tram users in on first day reached 21,906 passengers, 21,187 passengers on the second day, 23,291 passengers on the third day and 25,335 passengers on the fourth.
