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The bus will travel on route 29G. According to the Kauno autobusai company, at least 50 new buses are scheduled to hit the streets by the end of this year, all vehicles should arrive in the city in May 2021.
“Five years ago, we could only dream of being able to offer the quality of such service to the residents and guests of our city. I am convinced that in a few years, after the implementation of all the important projects, the public transport in our city will be appreciated not only by the residents of Kaunas, but will also be shown as an example throughout the region, ”says Mindaugas. Grigelis, Managing Director of Kaunas Buses.
The bus with 100 passengers is equipped with two screens with information for passengers, heating and air conditioning systems, the safety of the passengers will be guaranteed by four video cameras.
Passengers will also find a USB connection for charging phones in the bus cabin.
It has 28 seats and 72 standing places and space for a wheelchair.
On-board video recorders will record traffic violations and facilitate the identification and location of violators.
The bus is powered by a state-of-the-art EURO 6d emissions standard engine with hybrid electric propulsion.
According to Kauno autobusų, the hybrid unit will guarantee quiet stops, lower fuel consumption and a significantly lower environmental impact. The bus engine will stop at stops. This technology is estimated to consume up to a third less fuel compared to the company’s old buses.
It was previously announced that the new buses will replace more than half of Kauno autobusai’s bus fleet.
These buses for 23.5 million. Kauno autobusai acquired 1 million euros of VAT from the MAN representative in Lithuania, Adampolis.
Last year, Kauno autobusai for 2.8 million. 30 new low-capacity buses were purchased from Silberauto, compared to the 29.4 million euros the previous year from the Polish company Solaris Bus & Coach SA, which bought 85 new trolleybuses.
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