Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in a ceremony of handing over new buses for the public transportation fleet in Nizhnekamsk

On 22 December the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a ceremony of handing over a certificate for 15 new buses for the public transportation fleet in Nizhnekamsk municipality, held with participation of regional Minister of Transport and Road Economy Farit Khanifov, the Head of Nizhnekamsk municipality Radmir Belyaev, the Director of the Middle Volga branch of the Gazprom Gas fuel company Bulat Gazizullin and other officials.

It was noted at the ceremony, that the development of public transport is one of the priority tasks of the Nizhnekamsk region and 10 LOTOS-105 buses using gas fuel and 5 NefAZ 5299-31-52 suburban buses were given to the municipality by the federal projects “Infrastructure for life” and “Development of industry and increasing its competitiveness”.

The modernization of passenger transport is being implemented jointly with the State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) under preferential programs.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov said: “The refinery leader of Russia TANEKO implements many interesting projects and passenger transportation is currently developing in Nizhnekamsk. It has always been an important sphere for the city. The aim of the new buses is to solve the problem of urban transportation.  The quality of service to city residents in areas such as public transport will improve significantly. We have a whole program to strengthen the material and technical base and develop the urban transport fleet.”

In his turn the Mayor of Nizhnekamsk Radmir Belyaev stated that it really is an important day for the city. “Thanks to the support of Rustam Minnikhanov we have got 15 large buses. You remember that we mainly used small-capacity buses. However, for a large industrial center like Nizhnekamsk, large-capacity buses were important and directly impact the quality of life and comfort of transportation for our citizens. About 40 percent of the public transport fleet is large buses.  We are also continuing our environmental agenda of methane-powered buses.”