400 Parking Spaces Paired with New 30-Minute Zero-Emission Shuttle Service

The Victoria Urban Terminal (VUT) has taken a major stride in modernising mobility in Port Louis by launching the capital’s first 100% electric, zero-emission shuttle service. The service is entirely free and designed for the terminal’s car park users and site visitors, confirming the VUT’s role as a key player in transforming urban transport in Mauritius.

The introduction of the free shuttle, which operates on an hourly rotation, is the most newsworthy element as it addresses urban traffic, environmental concerns, and convenience for the city’s commuters and visitors.

New, Sustainable Commuting Alternative

The electric shuttle, a Golden Dragon model, runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, offering a rotation every 30 minutes (excluding breaks).

Its route is strategically designed to link the VUT to key points across the city centre, simplifying travel into the heart of Port Louis for workers, regular users, and visitors.

The service provides a practical, rapid, and more responsible alternative for daily commutes, errands, or lunch breaks. VUT General Manager, Arti Ram, highlighted the initiative’s benefits:

“As a multimodal transport hub, the VUT already offers a variety of solutions—Metro Express, bus lines, taxis, and parking. With this free electric shuttle, we are going even further by offering a sustainable and accessible alternative, which will ease traffic and make daily travel more fluid.”

Key Stops and Parking Solution

The route serves several prominent central locations, including:

• Rogers House
• Place d’Armes
• Bank of Mauritius
• Emmanuel Anquetil Building
• Supreme Court of Mauritius
• Jeetoo Hospital

In conjunction with the shuttle, the VUT also makes available 400 long-stay parking spaces.

This setup offers employees a stress-free option to park at the terminal and then easily take the new electric shuttle to their workplace or other city destination, directly helping to reduce urban traffic, travel stress, and the city’s carbon footprint.

Source: Le Mauricien