Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

In Beirut, student Fatima Fakih rides a new public bus system aimed at revitalizing transportation in Lebanon, which has struggled since the civil war. The buses, deemed safer and more comfortable than private transport options, have GPS tracking and operate on 11 routes, with an average of 4,500 passengers daily. Despite challenges from private competitors and past violence against the buses, the initiative is seen as a potential solution to environmental issues and urban congestion, encouraging residents to embrace public transport for better air quality.