New Public Transport System in Vršac
Vršac – The City Council of Vršac has determined the Concession Act for entrusting the public city and suburban passenger transport service, which has been sent to the City Assembly for adoption, thus entering the final phase of the public-private partnership project.
TL;DR
- Vršac's City Council has approved a Concession Act for public-private partnership in passenger transport.
- The project aims to establish a new, comprehensive public transport system covering all parts of the city and settlements.
- A unified tariff system and daily service, including weekends and holidays, are planned.
- The system will involve 10 main lines and over 130 stops.
- New, modern, eco-friendly buses will be procured.
- The public-private partnership is planned for a 20-year period.
- Currently, 'Pantransport' and 'Alenik SDN' are providing temporary transport services.
- The previous operator, 'STUP Vršac', ceased operations due to bankruptcy.
- Mayor Dragana Mitrović highlighted the goal of a permanent solution independent of single operator monopolies.