New Buses Arrive in Tbilisi

TBILISI - Georgia's capital Tbilisi received the first of 10 eco-friendly civic buses on Friday.

The long-awaited buses arrived in Tbilisi with the financial support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and are expected to boost the city governments' drive to turn the urban sprawl of 1.5 million people (60 percent of Georgia's population) into a more environmentally friendly city. reducing gas emissions, with the additional bonus of being fully equipped for passengers with special needs.

In addition to reducing gas emissions, the buses will be fully designed for passengers with special needs.

The EBRD's 27 Million USD allowed Tbilisi's city council to acquire 143 new buses.

The EBRD Will also provide also EUR 1.15 Million in funds to assist in the development of green bus routes. 

The new buses are said to be eco-friendly and safe, working on CNG fuel. Acquiring the new vehicles is a part of a four-year plan to renovate the bus pool of the city. The 10 buses will be available from Bagebi to Orbeliani Square (bus route 61) with bus route 51 to also receive the new buses shortly.