The project aims to modernize the city’s urban mobility by replacing diesel buses with electric vehicles, building modern stations and charging infrastructure, and implementing an intelligent fleet management system.

The first phase of the project, conceived as a pilot, foresees the deployment of 7 electric buses on two lines.

Likewise, there is also foreseen construction of 19 bus stops, as well as the installation of charging infrastructure and intelligent transport systems.

This project is part of Berat’s 2030 public transport plan. The goal is to cover 95% of the city’s population using 6 new lines, 18 electric buses, and 65 bus stops. The current tender has a 9-month completion deadline. Bids are open until September 25, 2026. /e.xh/j.p/r.e/p.s./

In a press release, the Public Transport Union announced that after a year and a half since the reopening of public transport, no measures have been taken to meet the promised economic requirements, while the uninterrupted increase in the price of oil and the staff leaving the job have further aggravated the economic situation.

“While looking for the good-understanding of the citizens, we remain waiting for the solution of our requests by the relevant institutions”, reads the announcement from the Union.

Tirana Municipality reacted saying, “It is following the situation and taking measures in conformity with contract with the transport operators”./m.m/j.p/p.s./

“Good morning and via images featuring the new generation of the public transport, namely the hybrid electric buses, due to become operational as part of the efforts for green and clean Tirana, I wish you a beautiful Sunday to everyone,” PM Rama said.

The Premier added that a new 13.2-km big ring bus line, with 66 bus stations, is set to become operational starting next month.

The first fleet of 20 “Go Green” buses was introduced during a ceremony at Mother Teresa square a day ago and the new urban bus line is scheduled to be launched in August. The investment will complete gradually with the delivery of 22 more hybrid electric buses soon.

The new environmentally friendly bus line in Tirana is designed to provide a wide coverage and integration with the existing transport network, providing citizens the opportunity to travel longer distances with a transport line.

The new environmentally-friendly buses are delivered under the agreement between Germany and Albania on funding the Green Transport project in Tirana. The Green Transport project is based on an in-depth feasibility study for a rapid bus system in Tirana and the main objective of the project is to introduce an urban transport system both environmentally and climate friendly, as well as reliable and affordable for the citizens in the capital city.

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