Tbilisi City Hall continues to introduce 18-meter buses to the capital. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze provided information on this specific direction of the transport policy to the public today at the meeting of the capital's government.

"Within the framework of the current transport policy, the introduction of new, 18-meter buses continues, which will pass along the corridors planned according to international studies and the needs of the identified passenger flow. As of today, the composition of the bus fleet is unprecedented and amounts to 1,935 units, thus significantly improving the accessibility of public transport. Here, we remind you that each of them meets the Euro 6 emission standard, which is very important in terms of ecology. I remember well, in 2017, when the majority of the population of Tbilisi voted for us, what was our situation in terms of public transport, what kind of buses and minibuses were moving in the capital and in what quantity. Today we already have a radically different situation and work in this direction continues. Our main task is to make public transport even more comfortable and accessible", said Kakha Kaladze.

In addition, the mayor of Tbilisi provided the public with information about the number of private cars.

"In 2017, 250-280 thousand cars moved in the city, and on September 3 of this year, more than 687 thousand cars were already registered in the city. This number, unfortunately, is increasing every year, which is logical on the one hand - against the background of economic growth, the number of private cars and the rate of dependence on them are increasing. We have been told many times that this indicator is three to four times higher in our country than in European cities. Here we remind you that according to the transportation survey of Tbilisi households, every 5th private car journey is made at a distance of less than one and a half kilometers. We see how the bus lane system is developing in the city. Each new design for the rehabilitation of roads and avenues, squares and traffic junctions focuses on improving pedestrian infrastructure and accessibility for people with disabilities, creating new connections, prioritizing eco-friendly and public transport. This approach is the only proven and alternative practice for reducing dependence on private cars, speeding up public transport and improving the safety of pedestrians and passengers", said Kakha Kaladze.

According to him, walking and cycling over short distances, using the already existing 77-kilometer interconnected bus network with minimal transfers, makes traveling more efficient, while also helping to relieve traffic congestion in the city, which in turn directly affects improved road safety and air quality. .