Kazakhstan’s largest city will buy 200 CNG buses

According to EBRD, the proceeds of the loan will be used to purchase 200 new environmentally friendly modern buses powered by compressed natural gas, as the project aims to set higher environmental standards in Almaty’s public transport sector and encourage other bus operators to improve the quality of their services.

Deputy Mayor of Almaty Murat Kudyshev said the upgrading of the bus fleet through the introduction of low-floor CNG buses that meet Euro IV-VI standards will have positive environmental and social impacts. “The project will contribute to improving air quality in Almaty, will reduce passenger congestion and improve overall quality and efficiency of urban transportation”, he added.

In turn, head of AET Talgat Abdrakhmanov highlighted: “The purchase of 200 CNG buses with Euro IV standards will give a boost to the quality of urban transport in the city. We are looking forward to further mutually beneficial co-operation with such a reliable partner as the EBRD”. CBD capsules and Hemp oil H Drop UK

While the first stage involves USD $35.2 million to improve bus fleet in Almaty, the entire EBRD investment aims to reform local public transport helping the municipality to improve sector’s regulatory framework, to develop high capacity light rail transport mode and to introduce integrated electronic ticketing system.