Sofia wants to renew its bus fleet and is considering buying up to 120 buses that use compressed natural gas, 20 hybrid electric buses, 20 fully electric buses and 20 diesel buses.
The selection of buses and the procurement process are in the planning stages; the project would also include charging and refuelling infrastructure. The estimated cost of this new fleet is about €40 million.
The Hub’s technical assistance is helping the city decide on options to fund and finance this new fleet and accelerate the investment programme. The Hub will also help Sofia and its bus company plan a potential application for an ELENA grant. ELENA, which stands for European Local Energy Assistance, provides grants for technical assistance for innovative investments in energy efficiency and urban transport.
