Workforce at the Crossroads: Bus Driver Shortage in MENA and Strategic Responses
An insight into the rising bus driver shortage in MENA and the actions needed to keep public transport moving.
What’s in this Report?
This study was undertaken with the aim of understanding the causes behind the growing concern of bus driver shortages and their implications for public transport systems in the Middle East and North Africa region and developing a set of recommendations for the stakeholders involved to help them overcome this issue.
As buses remain a fundamental component of urban mobility—connecting people to opportunities and linking various modes of transport—understanding and responding to workforce challenges in this sector is essential for maintaining efficient, inclusive, and resilient public transport networks.
