A number of motorists have said travelling through many of Doha roads is posing a risk to their vehicles as flying debris is damaging the windshields.
They attribute the “annoying phenomenon” to construction work in several areas and the poor condition of roads in places such as the Industrial Area. 
The motorists point out that flying debris is the result of vehicles passing over them at high speeds or during very windy conditions. The damage can range from a tiny scratch to chipped glass or a big crack, requiring urgent attention in many cases.
In some cases, the damage goes unnoticed as the flying debris involves tiny tiny pieces.
While cars are common victims of this phenomenon, bigger vehicles such as buses are also known to suffer at times. 
Operators of buses, including those carrying construction workers, claim that such incidents have become more frequent now. 
Speaking to Gulf Times, some of them said buses are generally hit by flying debris while passing through areas where construction works are going on and also along roads that are full of craters - like the ones common in the Industrial Area. The situation gets particularly bad in windy conditions, they add.
The transport manager of a construction firm, which has several buses in its fleet, said even a minor crack in the windshield could require a replacement and cost at least QR1,000. Better-quality glasses would cost a lot more, he said. 
The high prices often force operators to go for cheaper options, sources said, noting that this was not the ideal practice.
The transport manager of another firm said steps should be taken to offer wider insurance coverage for damaged windshields and also provide them at “affordable” prices.