BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 10. The number of
buses in Baku is planned to be increased to 2,800 units,
the Chairman of the Board of the Land Transportation Agency of
Azerbaijan Anar Rzayev said at today’s press conference, Trend reports.

“On September 15, 2022, the number of buses operating during the
day averaged nearly 1,720 units, whilst in 2023 this figure was
increased to about 1,950 buses, and in 2024 to 2,160 units. This
made it possible to reduce the peak load of routes below one
hundred percent,” he added.

To note, last year, 476 million passengers were transported in
Baku city, which is 28 million more than in 2023. A total of 154
buses have been renewed on 11 bus routes. Two routes with new buses
have been set up.

Besides, 200 buses were repaired and returned to the route
lines, and 165 electric buses started serving passengers. Private
carriers have brought in 60 new buses, some of which have already
been commissioned. It is expected that in 2025 private carriers
will deliver more than 100 buses.

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