Kuwait Tourism (Transport Company)

Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC) is a government utility specializing in group transport services in and outside of Kuwait it was established by Amiri decree 60/1962 in 1962. The objectives of the Company are to:

Provide all means of land and marine transport, particularly the transport of passengers and luggage, in and outside Kuwait.
Buy, utilise, and sell different types of buses and other means of land and marine, transport.
Establish industries related to land and marine transport.
Rental and investment of land and marine transport machinery

Public Transport:

KPTC maintains more than 400 buses, with 1,050 drivers, to provide transportation to all areas of Kuwait. The fleet is marked by its punctuality and flexible system of prices which offers a 50% discount for commuters. The most important feature of the fleet is its expertise of service by professionals in the technical field.

The administration is constantly seeking to develop and improvise the fleet and prepare field studies which contribute to its services and fit the demands of the country.

Economical and political situations within the country reflect on the company's operational performance As a result of economic openness and increasing structural movement in the country, the company witnessed massive development in its operating procedures and capitalized on this by developing a three-year plan for 2004-2006, focusing on furthering its operations.

New projects to increase revenue for the company include:

Developing marine activity by funding a specialist marine company in line with the country's plan for reconstructing Failaka Island and making it into a touristic, residential and multi-purpose island.
Reforming and providing transportation services and vehicles for companies in the private sector.