No Result
View All Result
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
14 °c
Tripoli
14 ° Thu
14 ° Fri
14 ° Sat
15 ° Sun
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

First batch of Chinese-made public transport buses arrive in Tripoli

bySami Zaptia
August 27, 2019
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
First batch of Chinese-made public transport buses arrive in Tripoli

The first batch of 35 public transport buses arrived in Tripoli last week (Photo: Asahem Company).

36
SHARES
155
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Sami Zaptia.

The first batch of 35 public transport buses arrived in Tripoli from China last week (Photo: Asahem Company).

London, 27 August 2019:

The first batch of 35 ‘‘City bus’’ models for the new public transport network in Tripoli arrived from China at Tripoli port last week and were released on Sunday, operators Asahem Company for Public Transport said Sunday.

 The Asahem said it will announce shortly when operations will commence and that buses are expected to start operating trial runs in mid-September and routes will be introduced gradually.

It also reported that the buses carry 40 seated and 20 standing passengers and were fully air conditioned. They are also fitted with 5 cctv cameras linked to a central control room and are fitted with a satellite tracking system.

RELATED POSTS

Minister of Economy and Trade discusses cooperation with China’s Huawei in building a digital economy

Rabta Steel Factory to restart with Chinese help

The buses also have 3 exterior LED panels indicating their number and destination an area designated for people with special needs, the elderly and children, as well as bells to request a stop at a bus stop.

Drivers will wear a uniform and no load music or smoking will be allowed on board, the company added.

If these buses do indeed go into operation, it would be the first time public buses have operated in the capital for about 20 years.

It will be recalled that on 26 March this year, as reported by Libya Herald, Libya signed a contract to import a possible total of 130 buses from China’s King Long company.

The contract was signed in Tripoli by Asahem Company for Public Transport, a subsidiary of the National Investment Company (NIC).

Asahim is the importer and will operate the buses which will initially be for Tripoli.

The company had reported that it expects to expand its services to other Libyan cities.

It will also be recalled that Libya had announced plans for a public metro / underground system for Tripoli and Benghazi. The project has been stalled for decades.

Libya did make a start on its railway system, but the 2011 February revolution brought a halt to the project. A Chinese and a Russian company had been awarded, and started work on sections of the railway project.

 

 

 

First batch of public transport buses shipped from China

 

Libya signs contract with China’s King Long for 130 buses

 

Tripoli and Benghazi metro systems moving forward

 

Tripoli and Benghazi LRT systems progress

 

Russia considers resumption of work on Libyan railway

 

 

Libya awaiting Chinese team for railway talks

 

 

Tags: China chineseEssahim Asahem Compay for Public Transportfeaturedpublic transport buses
Share14Tweet9Share3

Related Posts

UNHCR finds war criminals on all sides in the conflict
Libya

Libya must take decisive steps to address serious rights violations: UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya

January 30, 2023
Prime minister Aldabaiba forms Ministerial committee to study reforming fuel subsidies, orders payment of family grant, increases pensions
Libya

PM Aldabaiba reviews GECOL’s summer plan to avoid power cuts

January 27, 2023
Benghazi University to hold open day on its Artificial Intelligence curriculum
Libya

Benghazi University to hold open day on its Artificial Intelligence curriculum

January 27, 2023
EU to help Libya better design and analyse policies and measure the impact of strategies
Libya

EU to help Libya better design and analyse policies and measure the impact of strategies

January 26, 2023
GNU to take oath at Benghazi HoR session and budget to be approved at Tripoli session: GNU
Libya

Aldabaiba government holds meeting to discuss bartered fuel imports in transparent process

January 26, 2023
Czech Republic training Libyan doctors discussed as part of ‘‘Medovac’’ agreement
Libya

Czech Republic training Libyan doctors discussed as part of ‘‘Medovac’’ agreement

January 24, 2023
Next Post
Halliburton to resume its Libya activities due to improved security: Sirte Oil Company

Halliburton to resume its Libya activities due to improved security: Sirte Oil Company

Tripoli Health Ministry condemns ‘‘systematic targeting’’ of civilians in Tripoli

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • Medsky Airways adds a second Airbus 320 to its fleet

    Medsky to start flights from Tripoli to Malta

    129 shares
    Share 53 Tweet 32
  • New Eni gas deal with Libya rejected by current Oil Minister and Bashagha

    112 shares
    Share 45 Tweet 28
  • Aldabaiba praises activation of seven domestic airports and start of work on Tripoli International Airport’s terminal

    85 shares
    Share 34 Tweet 21
  • Libyan Iron and Steel (LISCO) exports to 38 countries – 136,000 tons to be exported in coming months

    73 shares
    Share 35 Tweet 16
  • LBBC announces a wide range of business activities for 2023 – including a visit to Benghazi

    62 shares
    Share 25 Tweet 16
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

NESDB signs agreement with Malaysia Consultative Council to benefit from its development experience

Sirte Oil Company starts using smart oilfield technology

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?