Public Transport in Mauritius Resumes at 6am Wednesday After Curfew
Bus and public transport services in Mauritius will restart at 6am on Wednesday morning as the overnight curfew lifts across affected regions.
Public transport services in Mauritius will resume from 6:00am on Wednesday, authorities have confirmed, following an overnight curfew that imposed movement restrictions across 15 regions of the island.
Buses and other public transport had been suspended during the curfew period, leaving residents in affected areas unable to travel. The 6am restart gives commuters a clear signal of when normal movement can begin again.
The curfew was introduced amid a period of civil unrest that has gripped parts of Mauritius, particularly in and around the capital Port Louis. Authorities imposed the overnight ban to restore order and prevent further incidents after scenes of looting and rioting were reported in several areas.
The National Transport Authority (NTA), which oversees bus services on the island, and the operators of the Metro Express light rail system are expected to return to regular schedules once the curfew officially lifts. Commuters are advised to confirm their usual routes are running before travelling, as services may take time to return to full capacity.
For many working Mauritians, the resumption of public transport at 6am is significant. A large proportion of the population relies on buses β operated by private companies under government licence as well as the state-backed Road Development Authority framework β as their primary means of getting to work, school or medical appointments.
The curfew and suspension of transport had already caused widespread disruption, with businesses closed, students unable to sit certain exams, and creches ordered to remain shut on Wednesday. The broader unrest has prompted appeals for calm from prominent public figures, including activist Bruneau Laurette and politician Nando Bodha.
What this means: If you are in Mauritius and were waiting to travel, public transport should be available from 6am Wednesday morning. However, given the disruption of recent days, it is worth checking with your local bus operator or the NTA for updates before heading out. The situation on the ground is still evolving, and services in some areas may be slower to normalise than others.
Source: Le Defi Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will buses and public transport restart in Mauritius after the curfew?β
Public transport services in Mauritius are confirmed to resume from 6:00am on Wednesday morning, once the overnight curfew lifts across the 15 affected regions.
Why was public transport suspended in Mauritius?β
Bus and public transport services were suspended during an overnight curfew imposed by authorities in response to civil unrest, including reported looting and rioting in parts of the island, particularly around Port Louis.
Which transport services are affected by the Mauritius curfew?β
Both bus services β operated by private companies under government licence β and the Metro Express light rail service were suspended during the curfew period. All are expected to return to regular schedules from 6am Wednesday.
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