Competition for the purchase of other 125 young people, electric bus12 meters, for the public transport of Athens, was announced by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, in the framework of the government’s fleet renewal of the capital’s fleet, which is in full swing, according to a statement from the Ministries of Infrastructure and Transport and National Economy and National Economy. Financial

The competition was announced after amending the relevant program “Public Transport – Electric”, of the Reconstruction and Resilience Fund, which was proceeded by the Ministries of Infrastructure and Transport and National Economy and Finance.

In particular, at the request of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanassis signed a decision providing for the commitment of European resources of EUR 88,350.00 (including VAT) to finance this project, with a horizon. Completion in the summer of 2026.

It is noted that this provision concerns new vehicles, in addition to the planning for the supply of 950 new buses, within 2025, which is already implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as well as its supervised bodies, OASA. and OSYEE

On the occasion of the relevant notice, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikourasstated: “The announcement of a new tender for the supply of another 125 new, electronic buses for Athens public transport demonstrates the government’s study in favor of strengthening public transport. At the same time, it ensures the continuation of the full modernization program of the bus fleet already implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, with immediate results in improving the services to the passenger public, to ensure accessibility to all our fellow citizens and the reduction of environmental fingerprint. It is necessary to continue with methodical work and proper preparation to fulfill the goal we have set for the complete modernization of the capital’s bourgeois transport fleet with a horizon of the end of four years. “

The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanassis noted: “The significant renewal of the bus fleet in public urban transport with additional state -of -the -art modern, environmentally friendly vehicles and citizens, especially people with disabilities, is yet another practical answer to the question directed by European resources, and especially those of the recovery fund. The total of the funds we have secured after a harsh negotiation with our partners, but also the dividend of development, a product of economic policy pursued, returns to many, throughout society. We continue the interventions with the aim of improving everyone’s daily routine ».