Riga's bus company set to procure 120 latest bus models
In the bustling city of Rīga, public transport provider Rīgas Satiksme is looking to the future, as they embark on a market study to investigate solutions that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of their bus operations.
The older buses in the Rīgas Satiksme fleet have been serving the city for many years, but their reduced efficiency and significantly increased maintenance costs have become a concern. To address this issue, the market study is specifically focused on obtaining information about new technological solutions that can be applied to the older buses in the fleet.
The solutions under investigation are diverse and cutting-edge, encompassing hybrid drive options, active and passive safety systems, autonomous driving elements, remote diagnostics, and more. These innovative technologies align with broader European efforts to improve transport efficiency and sustainability.
One potential solution that could be of interest is the adoption of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). By implementing ITS, real-time traffic management and optimised routes could be achieved, leading to reduced operational costs.
Another solution worth considering is the transition to electric or hybrid buses. This move would significantly reduce emissions, making bus operations more sustainable and potentially offering cost savings over time through reduced fuel consumption.
Optimised route planning, expanded public transport infrastructure, and promotional offers are other strategies that could help improve the efficiency and sustainability of Rīgas Satiksme's bus operations.
In the procurement of new buses, Rīgas Satiksme will give special consideration to solutions that contribute to efficient and sustainable vehicle operation. To gather comprehensive information about these new technological solutions in the automotive industry, Rīgas Satiksme will approach international bus manufacturers and official dealers in the EU and beyond for the market study.
The focus of the market study remains on solutions that contribute to a more sustainable operation of the vehicles in the Rīgas Satiksme fleet. The market study results will be used to prepare and launch a procurement procedure, with the aim of finding solutions that could be applied to public transport in Rīga.
With over 400 buses in the fleet and some buses having been in service for 20 years or more, the need for these solutions is evident. The market study is a significant step towards a more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective public transport system in Rīga.
- The market study by Rīgas Satiksme is investigating solutions from the automotive industry, including hybrid drives, safety systems, autonomous driving elements, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their older buses, aligning with broader European efforts to enhance transport sustainability.
- To further optimize their bus operations, Rīgas Satiksme is considering the transition to electric or hybrid buses, which would lower emissions and potentially offer cost savings over time due to reduced fuel consumption.
- In addition to technological solutions, Rīgas Satiksme may explore strategies such as optimized route planning, expanded public transport infrastructure, and promotional offers to enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability of their public transport services in Rīga, with the aim of preparing for a procurement procedure using the market study results.
