Nearly 80 per cent of Russia's bus fleet (more than 270,000 buses) is in need of renewal, and about half of them have been in operation for more than 20 years...
Nearly 80 per cent of Russia's buses (more than 270,000 buses) are in need of renewal and about half of them have been in operation for more than 20 years, Russia's State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) said in presenting the results of a study of the country's buses.
According to the Russian State Transport Leasing Company, 79 per cent (271,200) of Russia's buses are still in service beyond the prescribed service period.
According to a study by Rostelecom, the average age of buses in Russia is 17.2 years. 10 per cent of new buses are less than three years old, of which there are 34,300 in the country, 7 per cent (23,800) are 4-5 years old, 13 per cent (45,300) are 6-10 years old, 16 per cent (54,800) are 11-15 years old, and 15 per cent (52,200) are 16-20 years old. 15 per cent (52.2k).
The Russian State Transport Leasing Company added that "the majority of buses in the country are more than 20 years old - 39 per cent." The company plans to supply nearly 5,000 new buses to Russian regions in 2023-2024.
Another draft plan developed by the Ministry of Transport and the Bank of Foreign Trade and Economy, commissioned by the President, shows that the comprehensive plan to upgrade passenger transport in Russia by 2030 will cost 5.1 trillion rubles.
It is reported that 75% of buses and almost 25% of electrical transport in 104 cities are to be upgraded within the framework of the plan.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government, in conjunction with the Bank of Foreign Trade and Economy, to develop a comprehensive plan for upgrading passenger transport in urban agglomerations, which provides for the renewal of means of transport and optimisation of the route network.
Post time: Aug-07-2023