Doha Metro to operate at 75% capacity

Doha: In line with the latest cabinet decision announced yesterday, metro services and public transport services will continue to operate at a capacity of 75%. 

Following this, Qatar Rail has announced on Twitter that Doha metro, Lusail  tram, metrolink and metroexpress will operate at 75% capacity starting from Saturday, January 29. 

"In view of the updated COVID-19 measures starting 29 Jan 2022, Doha metro, Lusal tram, metrolink and metroexpress will operate at 75% capacity," it said in a tweet. 

Apart from the increase in capacity from a previous 60%, the newly announced Covid-19 precautionary measures also entails the closure of places designated for smoking. Food and drinks are also not allowed in metro services and public transport services.