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And no, they won&#8217;t stop working <em>eza n2ata3et l kahraba<\/em>&#8230;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The new route operates through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.undp.org\/lebanon\/press-releases\/lebanon-launches-first-public-intercity-electric-bus-service-connecting-jbeil-and-beirut#:~:text=Minister%20Fayez%20Rasamny%20said.%20said,a%20pillar%20of%20any%20productive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four fully electric buses<\/a> connecting commuters to several main stops along the way, including Jdeideh, Antelias, Jounieh, and Kaslik, making daily trips a lot easier for anyone heading north from the capital. The project also introduced multiple upgraded bus stops, a digital operations system, and solar-powered charging stations installed at the Jbeil bus station.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYudQK3N7Y7\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The project has been years in the making and faced plenty of delays before finally launching, but it\u2019s now officially on the road. One of the best parts is that the buses are wheelchair accessible! It\u2019s a solid step toward making commuting more practical and accessible for everyone, from students and employees to older passengers and people with disabilities.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYrj112jORE\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Since it&#8217;s launch in 2024, Lebanon&#8217;s public bus system has made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/749112\/heres-exactly-how-to-use-the-public-buses-in-lebanon-cost-and-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major improvements<\/a>. That includes its availability on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/768702\/google-transit-is-finally-available-in-lebanon-heres-how-to-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Transit<\/a>, making all public bus routes and schedules available via Google Maps.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Small changes like these are making public transportation feel more organized, accessible, and realistic for daily life in Lebanon. Hopefully, this is only the beginning, with even more improvements to infrastructure in the coming years.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Have you tried the new public electric buses in Lebanon yet? Let us know how the experience went! 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