Another 250 electric buses will be delivered to Samarkand
Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the modern electric buses delivered to the Samarkand public transportation system, as well as the charging station.
In accordance with the presidential decree "On measures to reform the public transportation system" dated February 17, 2023, vehicle services are being consistently improved in the regions and the public transportation route network is being expanded.
Particular attention in this process is being paid to modernizing bus fleets in accordance with modern requirements and organizing service along environmentally friendly routes.
To this end, 100 modern electric buses, valued at $49 million, were delivered to Samarkand in the first stage. These Yutong electric buses have 30 seats and a total capacity of up to 75 passengers.
A fleet of new electric buses has been established on an area of approximately 4 hectares. The charging station located there can service up to 50 public transportation vehicles simultaneously.
The newly constructed enclosed parking lot for electric buses is equipped with mobile repair equipment for maintenance. Electric buses operate on nine city routes under gross contracts, serving approximately 70,000 passengers daily.
The second phase of the project includes the purchase of an additional 250 electric buses. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to attract $120 million in funding for this project. As a result, the city's public transportation system is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 32,000 liters and reduce harmful gas emissions by 27 tons per day.
The fleet currently employs 265 people. More than 500 additional jobs are planned to be created as the new electric buses are delivered.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the new buses.
"To increase the economic sustainability of this industry, it is necessary to develop the Samarkand experience in training specialists capable of servicing and repairing electric buses," the head of state noted.
A presentation was also held on the ongoing work in Samarkand to develop public transportation, including the digitalization of bus traffic management.
During the visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also inspected the overpass built at the intersection of Gagarin and Rudaki Streets.
The 600-meter-long tunnel was built at a cost of $12 million and can handle an average of 50,000 vehicles per day.
An electronically controlled night lighting system has been installed along the streets, and an underground pedestrian crossing has been built.
The tunnel was constructed in collaboration with Chinese and Turkish companies. Its walls were constructed using drilling and retaining structures, using modern construction technologies.
This construction was carried out without disrupting traffic. The area was landscaped, and ornamental trees were planted.
Particular attention in this process is being paid to modernizing bus fleets in accordance with modern requirements and organizing service along environmentally friendly routes.
To this end, 100 modern electric buses, valued at $49 million, were delivered to Samarkand in the first stage. These Yutong electric buses have 30 seats and a total capacity of up to 75 passengers.
A fleet of new electric buses has been established on an area of approximately 4 hectares. The charging station located there can service up to 50 public transportation vehicles simultaneously.
The newly constructed enclosed parking lot for electric buses is equipped with mobile repair equipment for maintenance. Electric buses operate on nine city routes under gross contracts, serving approximately 70,000 passengers daily.
The second phase of the project includes the purchase of an additional 250 electric buses. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to attract $120 million in funding for this project. As a result, the city's public transportation system is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 32,000 liters and reduce harmful gas emissions by 27 tons per day.
The fleet currently employs 265 people. More than 500 additional jobs are planned to be created as the new electric buses are delivered.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the new buses.
"To increase the economic sustainability of this industry, it is necessary to develop the Samarkand experience in training specialists capable of servicing and repairing electric buses," the head of state noted.
A presentation was also held on the ongoing work in Samarkand to develop public transportation, including the digitalization of bus traffic management.
During the visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also inspected the overpass built at the intersection of Gagarin and Rudaki Streets.
The 600-meter-long tunnel was built at a cost of $12 million and can handle an average of 50,000 vehicles per day.
An electronically controlled night lighting system has been installed along the streets, and an underground pedestrian crossing has been built.
The tunnel was constructed in collaboration with Chinese and Turkish companies. Its walls were constructed using drilling and retaining structures, using modern construction technologies.
This construction was carried out without disrupting traffic. The area was landscaped, and ornamental trees were planted.
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