It's no secret that Malta's public transport has all sorts of problems, which generally result in the system often being unreliable.
They either don't come on time, don't come at all, or are too full so they don't stop.
You're at the mercy of the buses, which makes planning ahead extremely difficult. Thankfully, the government made public transport free for students - though they still avoid it if they can.
When youths in Malta turn 18, they want to get their license to stop using public transport. That's a problem - but you can't blame them.
The way Malta's bus routes are mapped out needs to be re-considered.
Plenty routes have too many people getting on at particular stops. Others have too much traffic in areas, making them late for other stops.
Oftentimes, 3 or 4 buses pass by the same stops on similar routes, right behind each other, making them futile.
One solution to improve the efficiency of bus routes could be to have more direct buses from one locality to another, rather than having long routes that try to hit multiple bus stops.
We also need a change in mentality, however. We rely heavily on our cars as individuals, & we won't see major changes until collective effort is made to trust in public transport. It'll promote more investment, & it'll help get cars off the roads too.
