TransMilenio abre licitación para incorporar 269 buses eléctricos en la Fase VI del sistema: ¿cómo serán?

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TransMilenio S.A. has published definitive tender documents for the provision of 269 100% electric buses and charging infrastructure.
This marks the start of Phase I of Phase VI of the Integrated Public Transport System, introducing 157 articulated and 112 bi-articulated buses.
The tender includes the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of charging infrastructure at two strategic depots: Patio-Portal El Vínculo in Soacha and Patio Calle Sexta in Bogotá.
The new fleet will increase the trunk fleet capacity by 12%, adding 50,300 new seats and improving service on key corridors like Avenida 68, Ciudad de Cali, and NQS–Soacha.
Projected benefits include an average reduction of 16 travel hours per passenger annually, an estimated emission reduction of over 353,760 tons of carbon dioxide over 15 years, and lower total ownership and operation costs compared to natural gas buses.
The project also aims to increase female participation in operations and maintenance from 10.1% to 16.2%.
The project is co-financed by the National Government (62.4%) and the Capital District (37.5%), totaling $1.5 trillion and declared of strategic importance by CONPES 4168 of 2025.
The tender process has elevated solvency standards, with the bid submission deadline on March 18, 2026, and the award hearing scheduled for April 17, 2026.

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