{"id":47905,"date":"2025-04-28T05:20:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=47905"},"modified":"2025-04-28T07:36:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T12:36:12","slug":"bogota-expands-transmilenio-electric-fleet-with-269-new-zero-emission-buses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/bogota-expands-transmilenio-electric-fleet-with-269-new-zero-emission-buses\/","title":{"rendered":"Bogot\u00e1 Expands TransMilenio Electric Fleet with 269 New Zero-emission Buses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The city of Bogot\u00e1 is strengthening its climate commitments with the acquisition of 269 fully electric buses<\/strong> for its Integrated Public Transport System (SITP). The new additions to the TransMilenio electric fleet<\/strong> will begin operating in late 2025, aiming to cut 26,000 tons of CO\u2082 emissions annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new articulated and bi-articulated buses will operate from El V\u00ednculo yard in Soacha and Calle Sexta yard in Santa Fe. Authorities expect the TransMilenio electric fleet<\/strong> to improve air quality for over two million users in the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This first phase is a regional project involving Bogot\u00e1 and surrounding municipalities. We’ll have the largest and most efficient electric fleet worldwide,” said to Cambio <\/a>TransMilenio General Manager Mar\u00eda Fernanda Ortiz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The new buses will feature intelligent engines, regenerative braking systems, and onboard sensors for real-time monitoring of emissions, energy consumption, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design complies with European Union clean service standards<\/strong>, and bi-articulated models will include particle channeling systems to reduce the city\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the District Environment Secretariat, the emission savings are equivalent to the carbon absorption of over 1.7 million trees per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a total investment of COP 1.6 trillion<\/strong>, the city will also install new charging points to support the incoming TransMilenio electric fleet<\/strong>. The tender process is open to companies and private equity funds that meet the project\u2019s technical criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bogot\u00e1 currently operates 1,485 fully electric buses. With this latest initiative, the city aims to surpass regional peers like Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City in clean fleet leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPhase VI will allow us to implement a zero and low-emission fleet while building an efficient intermunicipal system,\u201d stated Mayor Carlos Fernando Gal\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n By 2036, Bogot\u00e1 plans to operate a 100% electric TransMilenio fleet<\/strong>, fully integrated with the city\u2019s First Metro Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more<\/strong>: Volvo Cuts CO2 Emissions by 26% with its Electric Vehicles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nA commitment to clean mobility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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