Another fifteen new buses have been delivered to Yekaterinburg. Where will they go?
A consignment of 15 new low-floor large-class buses has been delivered to Yekaterinburg — the delivery is part of the ongoing transport reform. According to Mayor Alexey Orlov, who announced this on his Telegram channel, the vehicles will begin operating on the city's busiest routes as early as January next year.
Alexey Orlov noted that the buses are equipped with air conditioning, a video surveillance system, electronic displays, ticket validators and USB ports for charging devices. Each is designed to carry up to 112 passengers.
The interiors also feature ramps for people with limited mobility and call buttons to contact the driver.
The new vehicles will be assigned to routes No. 51 (Elizavet — Center — Akademichesky), No. 57 (DMB No. 9 — Center — Elizavet) and No. 67 (DMB No. 9 — Center — Solnechny). Before entering service the buses will undergo branding and additional outfitting.
From 2026 to 2028 the Yekaterinburg administration plans a large-scale renewal of the city's transport fleet — during those years it intends to purchase 110 three-section trams, 100 trolleybuses and 50 buses.
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Another fifteen new buses have been delivered to Yekaterinburg. Where will they go?
A consignment of 15 new low-floor, large-class buses has been delivered to Yekaterinburg — the delivery is part of the ongoing transport reform.