Tbilisi Mayor unveils 25 new buses for city’s public transport fleet

Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi, on Monday unveiled 25 new 18-metre MAN buses that have been added to the city's public transport fleet.

During the presentation on Europe Square, Kaladze highlighted the City Hall’s commitment to modernising the fleet and enhancing public transportation.

In total, there will be 100 units of 18-metre buses in Tbilisi. These buses, equipped with security features, are set to serve residents of Tbilisi [...] Our transport policy consists of many components, and one of the main focuses is the renewal of the bus fleet. The main goal is to make public transport accessible to everyone and make it the fastest mode of transportation in the capital. To achieve this, we are organising appropriate infrastructure for bus lanes in the capital”, the Mayor said.

We plan to continue with this approach. We are expecting arrival of an additional 100 units of 18-metre buses, and a total of 200 units of gas-powered 18-metre buses will serve the population of Tbilisi. This project will be completed by the end of next year. We are committed to maintaining an orderly and effective public transport system that serves the population”, he added.

Running on compressed natural gas, the newly added vehicles are designed to accommodate 162 passengers, including 43 seats, dedicated spaces for wheelchairs, pull-down ramps, integrated heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, as well as modern monitoring and security systems.

The buses are also equipped with an audio information system, internal and external video monitoring systems, mobile phone charging points, and other monitoring, management, and security systems. Additionally, the buses have an information system that includes a computer for managing passenger fares, information boards, audio information, and video monitoring.

At this stage, 75 units of 18-metre buses are in operation in the capital. The new 25 buses will be gradually added to existing routes.