Moscow authorities continue to develop the city's transport system, focusing on environmental friendliness. By 2030, the capital will have 5,300 Russian-made electric buses running, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
By the specified year, another 3,800 new electric buses will be running in the capital. In 2024 alone, another 800 electric buses will be put on routes. The authorities plan to replace all conventional buses with them.
Advantages of electric buses:
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Adaptive lighting in the cabin that changes depending on the time of day
- Electric heater available
- Range on a single charge - 80 km
- Manufacturer's warranty - 15 years
Currently, there are more than 1,470 electric buses in Moscow, running in 10 districts. Electric buses have also started running in Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog and Volgograd.
