Beirut, once titled “the pearl of the Middle East”, was transformed by a 15-year war into a genuine no-man’s-land. Cities were damaged, roads were impaired, and train operations halted. Since then, Lebanon has lacked a sustainable and efficient transport system and infrastructure, exacerbating the level of congestion on the roads. Lebanon’s stifling traffic crisis has turned into a daily ordeal for commuters. The absence of serious plans to improve public transportation has weighed down heavily on Lebanon’s economy as well.
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