(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 26. Azerbaijan's Baku
continues implementation of projects within framework of
public-private partnership, Baku Transport Agency (BNA) told
Trend .
The provision of quality public transport services to citizens
is in constant focus in Azerbaijan. Consistent measures have been
taken, in recent years, to modernize the bus fleet of Baku, in
accordance with instructions of President of Azerbaijan
Republic.
Public transport infrastructure is also being updated with
introduction of new technologies and innovations. Work continues on
installation of smart pavilions for bus stops in Baku.
This process is carried out with the joint support of Baku
Transport Agency (BNA) under the leadership of the head of the Baku
City Executive Power and Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business
Development Agency (SMBDA).
According to BNA, the project, implemented within the framework
of a public-private partnership, is fully funded and managed by
private sector.
The aim of project is to increase functionality and
innovativeness of bus stops, to expand usage of public-private
cooperation model in the sphere of public transport infrastructure
management.
Locally produced smart stops have many benefits. The pavilion
has an air conditioning (cooling) system, also surveillance cameras
and monitors.
Lighting and power supply in smart stops will be partially
provided by solar panels. Products such as coffee, tea, water, etc.
will be sold in smart stops.
Another similar bus stop appeared on Huseynbala Aliyev street
(in Baku), not far from the Memar Ajami metro station. Buses of
three regular routes pass from here. This smart stop was also named
'Memar Ajami'.
It is planned to install 100 smart stops in Baku over next two
years.
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