Mehdi Alizadeh, the CEO of Tehran Bus Company, referring to the status of the bus fleet in the capital, announced that currently about 2,500 buses are active on various routes in the city. He added that with the continuation of the renovation process and the arrival of new buses, this number will reach at least 2,700 by the end of the year.
Renovation and Replacement of Buses
Alizadeh announced the renovation of 2,500 buses and stated that part of this fleet has been renovated during the war, and new Euro 5 buses have replaced the old fleet. Additionally, District 12 of Tehran has been selected as a pilot for the "Green Zone," and the buses in this area have been completely renovated and electrified.
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He emphasized the necessity of providing electric buses and added that plans are in place to gradually equip the central areas of Tehran with electric bus fleets.
Status of Rapid and Regular Lines
The CEO of the bus company discussed the status of the rapid lines, stating: Currently, about 750 buses are active on the rapid lines, and this number will increase to 800 during the month of Mehr. The interval between bus departures on the rapid lines, which was previously an average of 5 to 7 minutes, will be reduced to about one to two minutes during peak travel times due to planned arrangements.
Alizadeh also commented on the regular bus lines, stating: The interval between bus departures on these lines, which was previously between 30 to 45 minutes, has now reached about 10 to 15 minutes. These changes are made to meet the needs of citizens and facilitate their transportation.
The CEO of the bus company emphasized that increasing the number of active buses during peak hours, especially in the early days of Mehr, is aimed at responding to the increased demand for travel and facilitating the transportation of students and citizens.
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