The Governor of Sousse, Sofien Tanfouri, visited the depot and maintenance workshops of the Sahel Transport Company (STS) on Tuesday, just days before the start of the school and university year. The aim: to check that the buses will be ready for pupils and students across the region.
Why this visit?
It was a field visit for follow-up purposes. The Governor wanted to assess the availability of the bus fleet and the progress of repair work, as part of the regional preparation for the new school year.
Nothing unusual there: before every new year, the regional authorities scrutinise transport services, just as they inspect schools. The usual exam and school year calendar is still published by the ministry, and you can check the official exam calendar to see the key dates of the year.
What the STS says
Abderraouf Dhahri, Deputy General Manager of the STS, said that managers and staff are fully mobilised to provide school and university transport. In other words, the company says its staff are ready for the start-of-year service.
No figures were given during the visit: not the number of buses available, not the number of pupils transported, and not the proportion of vehicles repaired. The source article doesn't specify them, so we won't either.
What it means for you
If you take an STS bus to school or university in the Governorate of Sousse, the message is simple: the service should run normally from the start of the year.
A practical tip: in the first few days, timetables can be disrupted by the rush. Visit the depot once or twice, or ask your school about the routes and timetables for your area before the big day.
The new school and university year is approaching, and official monitoring continues in the region. Keep an eye on STS and Governorate of Sousse channels for the next announcements about Sahel transport.