Proposal to expand the WeeDRIVE school transport program across Cyprus

On October 15, 2026, DISY Member of Parliament Charalambos Petridis proposed the nationwide expansion of the WeeDRIVE school transport program to the Parliamentary Committee on Transport. Currently operating as a pilot in Limassol, the initiative provides door-to-door transportation for students aged 12 to 18, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas. The program is currently co-financed by the European Union and is scheduled to run until December 2027.

During the committee session, project lead Maria Kamariani presented data showing significant growth in adoption. During the 2025-2026 school year, 456 teenagers used the service with a fleet of six buses. By September 2026, the number of users rose to 1,224. Despite this success, committee members noted that the expansion faces challenges related to funding requirements and legislative gaps. Discussions centered on potential collaborations between the public and private sectors, as well as local government involvement, to ensure the project's financial sustainability.

While the committee expressed interest in the program's ability to provide smarter, practical alternatives to road construction, no final decisions were made. The future of a nationwide rollout remains under review, with officials currently examining various financing models and the legal framework necessary for widespread implementation.