The works related with this project are expected to commence in the coming weeks.  The minicabs will have access both to pedestrian zones and to other areas in Valletta. 

The minicabs will be allocated to strategic areas such as near St. John Co Cathedral, City Gate, Marsamxett near Sliema Ferry,  Mediterranean Conference Centre, near the President’s Palace, Castille Palace, near the Vertical connection project and Fort St. Elmo.  

The fare will vary between Lm0.45ċ (€1.05)  and  Lm0.90ċ  (€2.10). A new service called Dial a Ride will also be available, where passengers can call and reserve a journey.  

The Malta Transport Authority (ADT) is also evaluating submissions concerning a call for offers for the Vertical Connection project.  The aim of this project is to provide organised parking under the Valletta bastions and a vertical transport service between Lascaris and City Gate.    

The vehicular controlled access system in Valletta reached its primary aim to reduce the amount of parked cars in commercial and residential streets during day time in weekdays, said the Department of Information in a statement on Friday.  It was added that there was increase of 32%  vehicles that stayed for less than an hour in the city, while the number of cars that parked more than eight hours was reduced by 60%  

Statistics also show that the fare of Lm0.35ċ (€0.82) does not discourage people from entering Valletta using their vehicles, while a day fare of Lm2.80 (€6.52) encouraged employees to find alternative means of transport.  

The strategy’s aim of reducing vehicles in Valletta for long hours has also been reached, according to the statistics.   

At the same time, there was an increase in the number of cars entering Valletta between 0900CET and 1400CET. On the contrary the number of vehicles entering Valletta between 0700CET and 0900CET was reduced by 15%.