It is a great technological advancement of public transportation in Bogotá.
Four million citizens travel daily on the public transportation system TransMileniomaking it the Bogotá’s main mobility system. In a continuous effort to improve service quality, TransMilenio implements various innovative projects. Today, the company has made an important announcement that promises to solve one of the most critical mobility problems for many users.
Through their social networks, TransMilenio informed citizens about the inauguration of a new natural gas station, which will allow the circulation of 293 buses of the articulated system. This station, the 13th of its kind, marks significant progress towards more efficient and sustainable transportation.
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During the inauguration, the manager of TransMilenio, María Fernanda Ortiz, and Rodolfo Anaya, president of the Vanti Group, highlighted the importance of this new infrastructure. “We present the inauguration of the thirteenth natural gas station, together with Grupo Vanti and our team. This gas fleet reduces the environmental impact and is part of the technological rise of transportation in Bogotá, contributing to the operation of 293 buses in the system,“they published on social networks.
The new gas fleet, with standard Euro 6, It is an essential component in TransMilenio’s strategy to reduce the environmental footprint of the transportation system. “Today we are inaugurating a natural gas mega station for the operation of 293 buses. This station has been designed following the most advanced and best designed efficiency parameters. The gas fleet contributes significantly to reducing the environmental impact in the city, thus improving the TransMilenio service every day so that users can enjoy more sustainable mobility,” said Ortiz.
Solution to mobility problems
The implementation of this new station and the incorporation of natural gas buses will address several mobility problems that affect TransMilenio users. With a greater number of buses in circulation, a reduction in waiting times and an improvement in the system’s ability to handle passenger volume during peak hours.
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This measure will not only benefit users with a more efficient and punctual service, but will also contribute to the improvement of air quality in Bogotá. The reduction of polluting emissions thanks to the fleet of natural gas buses represents an important step towards a cleaner and healthier city.
