In Cheboksary, the controlled operation of the articulated Belarusian-Russian "Gorozhanin" trolleybus, based on the MAZ-216 body, has begun. The test period will last until July 8, 2026. This was announced by the press service of the Minsk Automobile Plant (OAO "MAZ").
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The trolleybus accommodates up to 138 passengers (44 seating places) and is equipped with an autonomous travel function: it can travel up to 30–40 kilometers without wires.
In 2025, the passenger transport fleet of Cheboksary was replenished with 40 "Gorozhanin" trolleybuses based on the MAZ-203 body. In parallel, MAZ, in cooperation with the Ufa Tram and Trolleybus Plant (AO "UTTZ"), developed a version with the MAZ-216 body.
Characteristics of the "Gorozhanin" MAZ-216 trolleybus:
- Length — 18.2 m
- Width — 2.55 m
- Passenger capacity — up to 138 people
- Seats — 44
- Speed — 60 km/h
- Traction motor power — 180 kW*h
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