[Photo: Renato Marques]
One Oasis residents and the management company have sent letters to the government seeking to suspend the ban on using tour buses for the residential complex’s shuttle service, and negotiations suggest that Transmac will begin operating the shuttles on February 1.
Following last week’s announcement of the new law prohibiting travel agencies from providing non-tourism transport services, a TDM report indicated that information provided to One Oasis residents shows the management company requested authorities to delay the ban’s implementation.
Although the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) had noted that current regulations already cover this, the rule had never been enforced.
Meanwhile, residents have asked the government to improve public transportation in the area and to create a special clause allowing tour buses to continue providing the service; so far, they have not received a response.
The government suggested using TCM and Transmac, but according to a document from Ocean Gardens in Taipa accessed by TDM, only Transmac is currently available to provide the service.
At Ocean Gardens in Taipa, it has been decided that at least two Transmac buses will operate, with the possibility of adding another during peak hours.
Arrangements are currently underway to sign a service agreement covering the 27 buildings in the complex, with costs to be covered by the condominium management company.
One Oasis is not explicit about who will pay fares, but indicates that Transmac will charge MOP420 per trip for a 38-seat bus.
The company says it is finalizing the agreement with the operator. One Oasis also says it is considering acquiring second-hand buses but needs to assess the feasibility of this plan. Ricaela Diputado
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