Introducing On-Demand Public Transport to Enhance Accessibility and Advance National Sustainability Goals
MUSCAT, OMAN 22 September 2025: Asia Mobiliti, Malaysia’s leading Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) technology company, with the support of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), announced the upcoming launch of Oman’s first Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) service in Muscat. The announcement was made during the Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah earlier this month, a high-profile regional gathering attended by transport ministers from across the GCC region and beyond, showcasing major initiatives shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
Announcement at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum of Demand-Responsive Transit Pilot in Muscat – Asia Mobiliti in Collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
The pilot will introduce a community DRT service, a flexible form of public transport that adjusts routes and schedules dynamically to match passenger demand. Using smaller vehicles, this model extends the reach of public transport into neighbourhoods not served by traditional bus lines, while minimising empty runs and drastically reducing operational cost.
For Oman, the significance of this pilot lies not only in the technology but in its practicality: DRT offers the convenience of private transport at the affordability of public transport. It presents a scalable way to improve accessibility, reduce inefficiencies, and build a more inclusive mobility system for residents.
“The launch of this pilot is an important step for Oman’s public transport journey,” said Ramachandran Muniandy, CEO and Co-founder of Asia Mobiliti (pictured on the left). “Demand-Responsive Transit bridges the gap between fixed-route services and private transport, offering a model that is financially sustainable and socially inclusive. We also believe technology cannot simply be transplanted from one market to another. For Oman, we are working closely with the ministry and local partners to tailor the service to the culture and needs of its people, crafting a solution that belongs here.”
Eng. Abdullah Al-Busaidi, Director General of the Oman Logistics Center at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (pictured on the right), said: “This pilot marks an important milestone in Oman’s journey towards sustainable mobility. Demand-Responsive Transit provides a practical solution to improve accessibility while reducing inefficiencies in the transport system. By starting with community DRT, we are testing an approach that can help us reach underserved areas, optimise resources, and move closer to our national net zero objectives. This pilot lays an excellent foundation for electrification, where flexible operations and intelligent routing can maximise the benefits of zero-emission fleets, supporting Oman’s broader logistics innovation agenda.”
The DRT pilot represents a strategic step towards building a fully integrated Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) system in Oman. By first addressing the gaps in today’s transport network and shifting mindsets towards shared, sustainable travel, DRT lays the foundation for a culture of public transport adoption. From there, the path opens towards a MaaS ecosystem that seamlessly connects different modes of travel, ensures interoperability across services, and delivers a truly integrated mobility experience for all.
About Asia Mobiliti
Founded in 2018 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia Mobiliti is an award-winning, ‘Malaysia Digital’ status company providing a Mobility-as-a-Service technology platform and digital city solutions to the developing world. A two-time Frost & Sullivan award winner in the MaaS sector for Asia Pacific, Asia Mobiliti adopts a technology platform approach with a core software-defined engine that functions as a mobility operating system for a city, capable of spawning innovative mobility solutions that enables the digitisation, aggregation and optimisation of transport networks and services in a city. The digital city solutions cluster provides innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and edge Machine Learning (ML) products that combine advanced telematics with digital twin technologies for mobility infrastructure monitoring and predictive analytics.
About MTCIT
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology plays a vital role in driving Oman’s national development through strategic infrastructure projects such as ports and airports. These initiatives not only connect the Sultanate to the world but also support the diversification of income sources and promote sustainable growth across economic, industrial, commercial, and tourism sectors. With an ambitious vision, the Ministry is working to position Oman’s transport and logistics sectors among the top ten globally by 2040, making them a key contributor to national income. Locally, it also regulates land and maritime transport by issuing essential legislation to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.
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Introducing On-Demand Public Transport to Enhance Accessibility and Advance National Sustainability Goals
MUSCAT, OMAN 22 September 2025: Asia Mobiliti, Malaysia’s leading Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) technology company, with the support of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), announced the upcoming launch of Oman’s first Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) service in Muscat. The announcement was made during the Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah earlier this month, a high-profile regional gathering attended by transport ministers from across the GCC region and beyond, showcasing major initiatives shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
Announcement at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum of Demand-Responsive Transit Pilot in Muscat – Asia Mobiliti in Collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
The pilot will introduce a community DRT service, a flexible form of public transport that adjusts routes and schedules dynamically to match passenger demand. Using smaller vehicles, this model extends the reach of public transport into neighbourhoods not served by traditional bus lines, while minimising empty runs and drastically reducing operational cost.
For Oman, the significance of this pilot lies not only in the technology but in its practicality: DRT offers the convenience of private transport at the affordability of public transport. It presents a scalable way to improve accessibility, reduce inefficiencies, and build a more inclusive mobility system for residents.
“The launch of this pilot is an important step for Oman’s public transport journey,” said Ramachandran Muniandy, CEO and Co-founder of Asia Mobiliti (pictured on the left). “Demand-Responsive Transit bridges the gap between fixed-route services and private transport, offering a model that is financially sustainable and socially inclusive. We also believe technology cannot simply be transplanted from one market to another. For Oman, we are working closely with the ministry and local partners to tailor the service to the culture and needs of its people, crafting a solution that belongs here.”
Eng. Abdullah Al-Busaidi, Director General of the Oman Logistics Center at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (pictured on the right), said: “This pilot marks an important milestone in Oman’s journey towards sustainable mobility. Demand-Responsive Transit provides a practical solution to improve accessibility while reducing inefficiencies in the transport system. By starting with community DRT, we are testing an approach that can help us reach underserved areas, optimise resources, and move closer to our national net zero objectives. This pilot lays an excellent foundation for electrification, where flexible operations and intelligent routing can maximise the benefits of zero-emission fleets, supporting Oman’s broader logistics innovation agenda.”
The DRT pilot represents a strategic step towards building a fully integrated Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) system in Oman. By first addressing the gaps in today’s transport network and shifting mindsets towards shared, sustainable travel, DRT lays the foundation for a culture of public transport adoption. From there, the path opens towards a MaaS ecosystem that seamlessly connects different modes of travel, ensures interoperability across services, and delivers a truly integrated mobility experience for all.
About Asia Mobiliti
Founded in 2018 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia Mobiliti is an award-winning, ‘Malaysia Digital’ status company providing a Mobility-as-a-Service technology platform and digital city solutions to the developing world. A two-time Frost & Sullivan award winner in the MaaS sector for Asia Pacific, Asia Mobiliti adopts a technology platform approach with a core software-defined engine that functions as a mobility operating system for a city, capable of spawning innovative mobility solutions that enables the digitisation, aggregation and optimisation of transport networks and services in a city. The digital city solutions cluster provides innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and edge Machine Learning (ML) products that combine advanced telematics with digital twin technologies for mobility infrastructure monitoring and predictive analytics.
About MTCIT
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology plays a vital role in driving Oman’s national development through strategic infrastructure projects such as ports and airports. These initiatives not only connect the Sultanate to the world but also support the diversification of income sources and promote sustainable growth across economic, industrial, commercial, and tourism sectors. With an ambitious vision, the Ministry is working to position Oman’s transport and logistics sectors among the top ten globally by 2040, making them a key contributor to national income. Locally, it also regulates land and maritime transport by issuing essential legislation to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.
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