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Electric Buses to Reduce Air Pollution in Bishkek

The Urban Transport Electrification Project, which comprises a $25 million loan, a $25 million grant, and $650,000 in cofinancing from the High-Level Technology Fund, will finance the purchase of 120 modern, battery-electric buses that will replace outdated diesel and trolleybuses in Bishkek. The project will also upgrade the infrastructure of two trolleybus depots and establish a 3.5-kilometer green mobility pilot corridor to increase bus speed and improve service reliability of public transport in Bishkek city center. The transport sector is a major contributor to air pollution in Bishkek. The soaring number of urban passenger vehicles and minibuses has led to a significant deterioration of air quality in Bishkek over the past years.  The electric buses will be accessible for disabled and elderly passengers as well as women with children. They will be equipped with security features such as cameras and panic buttons. ADB will also improve bus operations in Bishkek by helping to improve operational efficiency, financial sustainability and developing bus drivers’ knowledge and skills. The newly introduced electric bus fleet will use domestically produced renewable energy, benefitting from one of the greenest grids in the Central Asian region. Chapters: 0:00 – Causes of air pollution problem in Bishkek 1:14 – Economic and social costs of air pollution 2:05 – Urban Transport Electrification Project benefits #adb #asiandevelopmentbank #adbvideos ================================= DISCLAIMER Comments made on this channel do not represent the views of ADB. While ADB welcomes discussion on development issues, viewers are requested to stay on point, be respectful, and refrain from posting anything abusive, defamatory, hateful, libelous, obscene, threatening, or violent against any person or entity. ADB reserves the right to delete any comments that it may deem inappropriate or unacceptable. ABOUT THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. Corporate website https://www.adb.org Follow ADB also on social media: • Facebook:   / asiandevbank   • Instagram:   / adb_hq   • LinkedIn:   / asian-development-bank   • Twitter:   / adb_hq   =================================