AKIPRESS.COM - Five participants submitted materials for the public transportation bid for supplying buses as part of Ulaanbaatar's Road congestion reduction work. Among them, Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. was selected as they met the requirements, the UB Post reported.

An agreement was officially signed last week between the Ulaanbaatar City Council and Yutong Bus Co.,Ltd.

According to the contract, 600 buses will be delivered by January 31, 2024, First Deputy in Charge of Economic and Infrastructure Issues of the Capital City Governor P. Sainzorig said.

For every 50 buses produced, preliminary control and inspection will be done before they enter the border. The warranty period for buses is 24 months, and the manufacturer undertakes to provide reliable spare parts for ten years of operation.

"Due to the lack of availability and organization of buses, people have to wait for a long time for the bus. We are working to resolve this quickly. Citizens say that there is no need to travel by private car if the bus is comfortable and sufficient. When announcing a bid, we made sure to set a requirement such as the accessibility of citizens with disabilities, the elderly, and children in addition to other main requirements," First Deputy in Charge of Economic and Infrastructure Issues of the Capital City Governor P. Sainzorig noted. He added that the authorities are working to properly plan public transport routes and update the payment system.

About 100 buses will be imported at the end of the year, the official stated. Before the bus is put into service, it is necesary to install a payment system and obtain insurance. In addition, as all the buses will be imported by February 1, the work plans for payment system, parking, and routes are underway.