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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

The Junta Terminal in Maputo has experienced a significant rise in interprovincial transport demand, with bus departures increasing sixfold during the festive season. AMOTRANS President Paulo Mutisse noted that daily departures have surged to around 60, particularly for routes to Inhambane Province. The government has suspended bus circulation restrictions to enhance transport availability and is,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>The Interprovincial Terminal at Junta, in Maputo\u2014the nation\u2019s capital\u2014has seen a significant increase in activity in recent days, driven by heightened demand for interprovincial road transport during the festive season.<\/p>\n

Paulo Mutisse, President of the Mozambican Association of Interprovincial and International Transport (AMOTRANS), stated that the number of buses departing from Junta to various provinces has increased sixfold in recent days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe now average about 60 vehicles departing daily, compared to around 10 on regular days. Year after year, the highest demand is for destinations in the southern region, particularly Inhambane Province,\u201d Mutisse explained, emphasizing that the transport sector is working to meet this surge in demand.<\/p>\n

The spike in demand has occasionally led to concerns about price speculation. However, when questioned on the matter, Mutisse denied any official price hikes. He clarified: \u201cWhat\u2019s happening is that those traveling during this period are usually regular passengers. For instance, if you come here to go to Massinga, you pay 1,000 Meticais\u2014but you might think it\u2019s speculation because, during low-demand periods, carriers sometimes agree to lower fares.\u201d<\/p>\n

To help ease congestion and boost transport availability, Mutisse welcomed the government\u2019s recent decision\u2014announced weeks ago\u2014to suspend, until January 15, 2026, the restriction that previously prohibited bus circulation between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis measure has helped us a great deal,\u201d Mutisse said during a visit by the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Joa\u0303o Matlombe, to the terminal earlier this week. \u201cThere\u2019s now greater mobility, so buses aren\u2019t piling up excessively at Junta Terminal.\u201d<\/p>\n

For his part, Minister Matlombe expressed satisfaction with the current supply levels, noting that sufficient availability is helping stabilize fares. \u201cWe will continue monitoring departures closely to ensure all drivers are properly licensed and that vehicles comply with passenger capacity limits,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The minister also urged inspection teams\u2014both inside and outside the terminal\u2014to intensify monitoring of transport operators along National Road No. 1 to reduce traffic accidents.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to help ensure people can celebrate the holidays safely with their families,\u201d Matlombe concluded.<\/p>\n

The Junta Terminal has long been a critical hub for interprovincial transport in Mozambique, facilitating travel between the capital and various provinces. During the festive season, demand typically spikes as families travel to celebrate together, prompting transport operators to adjust their services accordingly. The government’s involvement in regulating transport services aims to ensure safety and affordability for travelers during this busy period.<\/p>\n

Historically, the transport sector in Mozambique has faced challenges, including congestion and fare speculation. The recent decision to suspend restrictions on bus circulation during peak hours reflects an effort to improve service delivery<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mozambique<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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