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Mykolaiv launched trolleybus route to remote Korabelnyi district
The route is operated by new Ukrainian vehicles that can cover about 20 kilometres without recharging. According to Mykolaiv's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, Korabelnyi district is classified as distant, as it is more than 10 kilometres from the city centre
“Dnipro Electric Transport equipped the trolleybus with powerful batteries using its own resources
In Dnipro, one of the existing trolleybuses was modernized to operate on city routes. Engineers and craftsmen of the Dnipro Electric Transport utility installed electrical and electronic equipment for overhead transportation for a distance of up to 20 kilometers
EECU's new learning course “Sustainable Urban Mobility” is gaining momentum!
The course engaged dozens of participants who are studying current trends, regulatory frameworks, and practical approaches to creating comfortable urban space, with a special focus on Ukrainian realities
We are launching a training course for local authorities on sustainable urban mobility
To mark the European Mobility Week, which is celebrated from September 16 to 22, EECU launches a training course “Sustainable Urban Mobility”, developed by experts from the NGO “Vision Zero” as part of a joint project
We call on the Verkhovna Rada to introduce PSO in public transport on the basis of deputies' package of draft laws registered in February 2021
The government's draft law No. 4583 is insufficient to implement the provisions of EU Regulation 1370/2007, while the deputies' package of draft laws No. 5149 and four amendments to it are more comprehensive: No. 5150, No. 5151, No. 5152, No. 5185 are more substantive and contain other changes that harmonize the main draft law and other related laws already in place
The topic of sustainable urban mobility is gaining momentum: three important events of September!
In September this year, at the EECU resources we will publish an educational course on sustainable urban mobility, which the Association has developed together with the NGO “Vision Zero” as part of a common project
Trolleybuses with autonomous operation were launched on a new route in Chernihiv
A new trolleybus route in Chernihiv was launched on July 23. Autonomous trolleybuses were used for its operation. Its main goal was to create a new trolleybus connection between remote but densely populated neighborhoods of Chernihiv, namely: Bobrovytsia, Podusivka and Sherstianka
Khmelnytsky “Electrotrans” refused the option of cash payment for trolleybus fares
On July 15, 2024, an automated fare collection system (AFC) was launched in Khmelnytskyi trolleybuses. From now on, the cash payment method is completely absent
A project to train women to become city bus drivers is being launched in Ukraine
The Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine and UN Women in Ukraine have agreed to implement a project to educate women drivers in bus transportation. The project will begin soon in cooperation with several cities
Free transportation in trams and trolleybuses was canceled in Zaporizhzhia
Starting June 10, Zaporizhzhia's trams and trolleybuses will be free of charge at UAH 10 for a one-time ticket. For certain privileged categories of citizens, travel will continue to be free