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Driving in Qatar
ROADS IN Qatar’s roads are divided into three categories.
Main roads are three-lane highways that link the
capital with other large regional centers. Minor
QATAR roads link major roads with each other and serve
the purpose of getting smaller towns and cities
connected to the major system. Access roads
serve to prevent traffic from jamming on main
roads; however, traffic is frequently very
congested even on these access roads,
especially around Doha. (3)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Getting around in Qatar is easy, as Doha is a fairly
compact city. Public transport services provided
by Mowasalat are safe, comfortable and relatively
inexpensive. Both taxis and buses are easily
identifiable by their turquoise-and-silver color and
Karwa designation.
KARWA TAXI
A Karwa cab can be ordered through the official
Karwa App on Apple and Google Play stores.
KARWA BUS
Mowasalat operates a large fleet of brand-new,
air-conditioned public Karwa buses that run
several routes within Doha and to other towns.
The starting point for all routes are the Grand
Hamad Street and Al Ashat Street, close to the
Doha Corniche. Bus service is available daily
between 05:00 and 23:00. Fares are QAR2 for an
inner-city ride and up to QAR7 for long-distance
journeys to towns outside Doha, including the
very north of the peninsula. Besides tickets for
individual journeys, you can buy day or weekly
tickets, which are discounted.
Whether you are headed to work, Hamad
International Airport, or out of Doha, Uber
and Careem car booking apps connect you
with a reliable ride in minutes at an
affordable rate and flexible payment
methods.
Doha Metro project will be one of the most advanced
rail transit systems in the world. It will have four lines
with an approximate overall length of 300 km and 100
stations.
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