Bulgarian National Radio, Darik News, BulNews shared the news about the delivery of the new electric buses in Vratsa by Avto Engineering Holding Group
As part of the project implementation “Modernization of public transport in the Municipality of Vratsa” were delivered 13 brand new electric buses, which are gradually put into operation. The contract concluded with the contractor Avto Engineering Holding Group is for the supply of 13 electric buses with a length of 12 meters, 13 slow charging stations for the electric buses and 1 fast charging station.
Golden Dragon electric buses have two double doors and 35 seats, out of total 80 places (seated and standing) for passengers, and have the latest generation of video surveillance.
The new rolling stock has an additional fire extinguishing system with a high reliability in the engine compartment and traction batteries. According to the approved international methodology and - E-SORT, SORT 2 for testing the consumption of vehicles, a mileage of more than 300 km is possible with one charge only.
The buses meet all the requirements and trends of modern public transport. Staff training was conducted, including management, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the electric buses in order to ensure safe and trouble-free operation of the buses.
The operation of the new vehicles will be optimized by implementing an integrated transport management system for electronic tickets charging and real-time passenger information.
The project is funded by Operational Program “Environment 2014-2020”. The total amount of the investment is BGN 32 million, and OPE provides BGN 26 million. It is implemented by the Municipality of Vratsa in partnership with “Trolleybus Transport – Vratsa”.
The aim is to improve the quality of the atmospheric air in the Municipality of Vratsa, by reducing the levels of fine dust particles and nitrogen oxides, as a result of replacement and modernization of the rolling stock of the public transport. The implementation of the project will contribute to meeting the needs of the population (tourists and guests, companies and organizations in the municipality of Vratsa) of fresh air, modern and environmentally friendly public transport.
