From Repairing 209 Faulty Buses to Removing 110 Worn-Out Buses from Tehran's Fleet

The technical deputy of Tehran Bus Company said that in Mehr 1405, through fleet renewal, rebuilding, and repair programs, the company aims to increase bus capacity and improve the quality of public transport services in the capital.

According to the Mehr reporter, the development of public transportation and the improvement of the quality of bus fleet services are among the issues that are of particular importance considering the daily needs of citizens for easy, safe and regular transportation in the capital city. In the meantime, the renovation of buses, repair and reconstruction of the existing fleet, reducing the number of stopped buses and removing worn-out vehicles from the operation cycle play an important role in increasing the service capacity and improving the performance of the public transportation network.

In this regard, in October 1405, the technical deputy of the Tehran Bus Unit Company has followed a series of measures in the field of renovation, reconstruction and improvement of the fleet, repair and commissioning of defective buses, provision of equipment and technical support; Measures that are carried out in addition to improving the readiness of the fleet, with the aim of continuing to provide services to citizens and better respond to the transportation needs of the capital.

According to the performance report of this deputy, in the fleet renewal department, 750 electric buses from Aqab, 250 SNA buses, 491 Haiger electric buses, 15 Shatab electric buses, and 101 Yongmang Carmania double-cabin buses are included in the list of actions of this department.

In the fleet reconstruction and improvement department, 50 buses have been reconstructed, 15 buses are in the stage of reconstruction and repair of defects, and the reconstruction process of 24 other buses has been included in the performance report.

Repair and operation of 209 defective buses

Another focus of the operation of the technical assistant of Tehran Bus Unit Company is the repair and operation of defective private buses for the Martyr's Day ceremony. According to the information included in this report, 209 defective buses have been repaired and put into operation, including 13 double-cabin buses, 61 single-cabin buses, and 135 minibuses and vans.

Also, in the section of reducing the stopped fleet, it has been announced that 281 buses will be launched in October and the number of stopped buses will be reduced. An action that can help to strengthen the capacity of bus services by returning part of the fleet capacity to the operation cycle.

Removal of 110 worn-out buses from the operation cycle

The departure of the worn-out fleet was one of the other axes of the performance of the Technical Vice-Chancellor of the Tehran Bus Unit Company in October. According to this report, 110 worn-out buses are out of service.

In the technical examination department of the fleet, 90% technical examination coverage has been announced; An issue that, along with technical and repair procedures, indicates the importance of fleet maintenance and readiness to provide transportation services.

Continuation of technical support and equipment supply

In addition to the measures related to fleet renewal and repair, technical support of buses and provision of equipment and parts are also included in the list of activities of the Technical Vice-Chancellor of Tehran Bus Unit Company.

According to this report, the technical support of the fleet, the provision of operational equipment, the support of equipment and machinery, and the provision of parts and necessities are among the activities of this deputy. Also, financial and technical support, safety and quality support, and improving fleet performance are among the other areas mentioned in this report.

In general, renewing the fleet, rehabilitating buses, returning stopped vehicles to the service cycle, exiting worn-out buses and strengthening technical support are a set of measures that are followed in the way of improving Tehran's bus performance.

Tehran's urban administration is also trying to provide better services, facilitate daily commuting and increase the comfort of citizens by pursuing programs related to the development and improvement of public transportation. The path where improving the quality of the fleet and strengthening public services is one of its important parts.

Alireza Zakani, Mayor of Tehran, referring to the measures taken to develop the public transport fleet, said: Since the handover of the city administration in 1400, when there were only 860 active buses in Tehran, 2,500 buses have been renovated and put into service, of which 500 are electric.

Referring to Tehran's bus fleet development plans, Zakani stated: 75 26-meter three-cabin buses were purchased for the Azadi axis, which were produced and entered Tehran.

He also announced plans to start the production of double-cabin buses in Tehran and said: The production line of electric double-cabin buses will be launched this year, and with the increase in production capacity, it will be possible to enter more of these buses into the public transport fleet from next year.