“Passengers will soon be transported by other modern trams that are already well known for operation. However, they will be equipped with new features that will take public transport travel to a higher level. At the transport company, we strive to make efficient use of all available external resources for the development of public transport. I am therefore glad that after new information boards and shelters at bus stops or trolleybuses, we will also renew the tram fleet through European funds, which will save the capital city’s financial resources,” said the Chairman of the Board of DPB a.s. Martin Rybanský, Chairman of DPB.
The new trams will significantly improve the quality of transport in the Slovak capital. In addition to many safety and comfort features, passengers can look forward to a Wi-Fi connection and USB sockets for charging small electronics. The trams will be equipped with energy-saving outdoor LED lighting and a camera system to ensure even greater safety.
Škoda trams have proved their worth in Bratislava
Trams from the Škoda Transportation group are already running in Bratislava. The transport company ordered them in July 2013 and the group delivered them in 2015 and 2016. In total, there are 60 vehicles, half of which are unidirectional (29T) and half bidirectional (30T). In total, these trams have already covered 22.5 million kilometres on the streets of the Slovak capital (that’s almost half the journey from Earth to Mars!).
