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Romanian public transport modernization

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Municipalities in Romania are implementing large-scale public transport modernization projects focused on electrification and infrastructure upgrades. In Sebeș, the city hall signed a contract exceeding 18.5 million lei to procure seven electric buses and install ten charging ~~stations.~~ stations (seven slow-charging and three rapid-charging units). This initiative, part of the ‘Development of Sustainable Urban Mobility in Sebeș Municipality’ project, will bring the city’s total electric fleet to 16 vehicles. These buses will feature Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and e-ticketing solutions. In Bucharest, modernization efforts include bids for a 648.56 million lei contract to modernize the Colentina and Titan tram depots, alongside €87.44 million in funding for 95 new vehicles. The Bucharest Transport Company (STB) has identified a low-investment method to charge electric buses via the existing tram and trolleybus network, though this is incompatible with the 100 recently acquired Granton electric buses. Due to unfinished rapid charging stations at depots, only 56 of these new buses can currently operate daily using slow charging. Caransebeș has expanded its electric fleet with ~~the arrival of~~ one electric bus and two electric minibuses as part of an €8.8 million ‘Integrated Sustainable Urban Mobility System in Caransebeș’ project. Funded by ADR Vest, the initiative includes the construction of 23.53 km of bicycle lanes, 11 km of sidewalk rehabilitation, and the installation of two rapid charging stations. Mayor Felix Borcean stated these vehicles join four existing electric buses to ~~encourage residents to choose public transit over private cars, serving both~~ serve the municipality and surrounding communes like ~~Buchin~~ Buchin, Turnu Ruieni, Bolvașnița, Slatina-Timiș, and ~~Slatina-Timiș.~~ Armeniș. In Brașov, a consortium led by ~~Altimate~~ Altimate, Prodata Mobility, and Wi-Novation has secured a contract worth approximately 26.29 million lei to modernize the RATBV public transport management system. Funded through the PNRR, the project aims to expand services to the Brașov metropolitan area, including Săcele and Râșnov. The modernization involves equipping 82 stations with validators and information panels, and installing new onboard computers in 198 buses. Expanding intercommunity cooperation, Lugoj has received three new 12-meter electric buses through a partnership with the commune of Coșteiu. Managed by the Intercommunity Development Association for Transport—which includes Lugoj, Coșteiu, Găvojdia, Bârna, Săcele, Râșnov, Vama Buzăului, and Victor Vlad Delamarina—the project includes the installation of six charging stations. Mayor Călin Dobra noted the association aims to create a “cohesive transport network” connecting the municipality with neighboring areas. Teliu.

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