AS “Daugavpils satiksme” plans to purchase 45 new, environmentally friendly buses

Within less than three years, the municipal joint-stock company of the city of Daugavpils, “Daugavpils satiksme”, plans to renew its bus fleet with 45 new, environmentally friendly buses.

On 17 March, an open tender was announced for the “Supply of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses for the needs of AS “Daugavpils satiksme” (within the framework of SAM 4.5.1.2)”. Within the framework of Measure 4.5.1.2, “Development of environmentally friendly public transport infrastructure (buses)”, under Specific Support Objective 4.5.1, “Development of environmentally friendly public transport infrastructure”, of the European Union Operational Programme “Growth and Employment”, the municipality plans to receive funding amounting to more than EUR 9.45 million. The funding is intended for the purchase of 20 large and 15 low-capacity CNG-powered buses. Tenderers may submit their bids by 10 May.

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia has approached Daugavpils City Council and AS “Daugavpils satiksme” with a letter concerning the possibility of additional funding amounting to EUR 2.75 million. Once the funding has been approved, an open tender will be announced for the purchase of 10–11 large CNG-powered buses.

As the contract performance period is 12 months, it is planned that by the end of 2023, the bus fleet of AS “Daugavpils satiksme” will have been renewed with 45 environmentally friendly buses. At present, 54 buses and 36 tram cars operate in Daugavpils.

Information prepared by:

Daugavpils City Council

Public Relations and Marketing Department

Author:

daugavpils.lv