Route 23A: Mirqab to Civil ID Office (PACI)

Downtown to Government Services

Route 23A serves the specific function of connecting downtown Mirqab with the Civil ID Office (PACI)—the government facility handling personal identification documentation. The 250 fils fare applies; this route is essential for residents requiring ID services. Route 23A exemplifies transit serving government service access—a purpose different from work commuting but equally important.

Specific Government Service Access

The 30-35 minute journey connects downtown commercial core to government services facility. The route's passengers are predominantly individuals requiring ID documentation—renewal, replacement, correction, or initial issuance. Unlike work commutes or leisure travel, this transit serves a specific administrative purpose. Passenger composition is diverse—working-age adults, elderly residents, young people obtaining first IDs, families accompanying individuals. The journey feels purposeful rather than habitual—passengers often display documents, carry official paperwork, arrive with specific appointment times. AC functions reliably. Seating accommodates diverse ages—younger individuals more comfortable with standing, elderly passengers given priority seating.

Government Service Accessibility

Many Kuwait residents work or live downtown; Route 23A enables convenient ID office access without requiring private transport. The route validates government service access as legitimate transit purpose requiring intentional routing. Private taxi from Mirqab to PACI costs 8–12 KD; Route 23A at 250 fils enables efficient, economical government service access. The route ensures residents without personal vehicles can access essential government services—administrative equality. Route 23A embodies how public transit serves non-commercial purposes—government access, documentation, administrative functions.