2. 1.Overcrowding and delays in
means of transport
2.The price of petrol is a bit
lower than it was some years ago
so most people prefer to use their
cars.
It is a common phenomenon in
Athens. It is estimated that
drivers take more than 3 times
than the normal time they would
need to reach their destination.
ATHENS
WHY?
3. Smart solutions now:
Smart applications inform
passengers of time of arrival of
buses, trains and trolleys.
NOW
4. Smart solutions in the future:
1.More lines in the means of
transport, sensors to programme
frequent service especially
during rush hour.
2. New buses, trains etc, repairs
to the old ones.
3.Applications to patrol bus
lanes so that other vehicles do
not enter them
4.Extensions of the main
highways
In the FUTURE
5. The long-awaited contest for
the renewal of the Athens city
bus fleet is finally underway. It
concerns 1,000 vehicles and will
be done in two phases. The
renewal is absolutely
necessary, as in the capital by
2023, 80% of the fleet will be
over 20 years old.
The renewal of the Athens city bus fleet