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The contract was signed today between Road Transport (OSY) and National Leasing SA, for the supply of 300 new buses, with anti-pollution technology, through a 10-year lease with a one-year option. in the presence of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras, the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for Transport, Vassilis Oikonomou, the President of the Board of Directors of OSY. S.A. and CEO of OASA Georgios Spiliopoulos, CEO of OSY. S.A. Stefanos Agiasoglou, the CEO of Ethniki Leasing S.A. Theodorou Spyropoulos and the Project Development Manager of Ethniki Leasing SA. Georgiou Kioleidis.
"We are taking another essential step to renew and strengthen the capital's urban transport fleet", emphasized the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, during his installation.
Referring to the content of the contract, Mr. Staikouras noted that it is about:
100 diesel articulated buses, 18 meters.
100 diesel buses, 12 meters.
100 electric buses, Midi 8.6 meters, minimum range 180 km.
In fact, the rental of the electric buses includes the chargers and their connection to the network of train stations.
"The Contract provides for the delivery of 30% of all buses in the next quarter, which means that a very significant number of new buses are going to join the OSY fleet. until the end of the year. And the rest in the first months of 2025. The contract also ensures high availability of vehicles, as the Contractor commits to very high levels of reserve and replacement of vehicles, said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.
Closing his presentation, Mr. Staikouras emphasized:
"The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport implements, consistently and methodically, the renewal planning of the bus fleet, in cooperation with the administrations of the transport operators. The renewal of the fleet has already started and continues step by step, with the criteria of improving the quality of services provided to the passenger public, ensuring accessibility and limiting air pollution. We are creating infrastructure, which will remain at the service of the citizen for many years to come."
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for Transport, Vassilis Economou said:
"Today we are taking another important step towards realizing our vision for a modern and sustainable public transport network in Greece. The signing of the contract for the supply of 300 new buses, which will replace old OSY buses, is yet another practical proof of our government's commitment to improving the daily life of our citizens.
With the inclusion of these new vehicles, we are steadily advancing the gradual implementation of the public transport upgrade, ensuring the reliability, comfort and environmental friendliness that citizens deserve.
This investment, in conjunction with our wider planning, will be instrumental in achieving our goal of replacing all old buses with new, modern and "green" vehicles by 2027. A massive €2 billion investment in Public Transport, after more than 20 years of inaction.
We continue with determination, laying the foundations for a new era in our country's transportation, with the service and safety of citizens as the central axis, but also the protection of the environment. We are and will continue to be next to every passenger and employee, implementing our plan for better transport in every corner of Greece".
The President of the Board of Directors of O.SY. SA and CEO of OASA, George Spiliopoulos stated:
"Today another step is taken for the renewal of the Athens Transport fleet, with the signing of the 10-year lease contract for 300 new buses from OSY, thus significantly upgrading the services provided to the passenger public.
Another important development following the launch of 140 electric vehicles in May as well as the successful outcome of the OASA competition to cover the commuter lines with 211 new buses which, from next Monday, will be gradually introduced into the daily schedule. Also, 300 natural gas vehicles are expected by spring, thus completing the first cycle with 951 new buses.
In conjunction with the new, large tender of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the supply of 700 new electric buses and trolleys, Athens Communications will manage a numerically expanded, technologically modern and fully renewed fleet of vehicles until 2027".
The CEO of O.SY. A.E. Stefanos Agiasoglou stated:
"With today's signing of the contract for the provision of leasing services for 300 new buses, of which 100 are electric, we are putting into practice our commitment to the renewal of OSY's vehicles. with the aim of upgrading public urban transport, for the benefit of the traveling public. In recent years, all of us at OSY, Management and employees, have made a huge effort by laying the foundations and creating the infrastructure for the modernization of Transportation, implementing the policy of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. 2024 is a milestone year for the renewal of our fleet. Already the first results are visible and with the inclusion of these 300 buses, the passenger public will see the change in their daily commutes".
The following is the full text of the statement of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras:
Today, we are taking another essential step towards renewing and strengthening the capital's urban transport fleet.
The contract, signed by Road Transport and National Leasing, foresees the supply of 300 new buses, with anti-pollution technology, through a 10-year lease with a one-year option.
In particular, it is about:
100 diesel articulated buses, 18 meters.
100 diesel buses, 12 meters.
100 electric buses, Midi 8.6 meters, minimum range 180 km.
In fact, the rental of the electric buses includes the chargers and their connection to the network of train stations.
