Bulgaria to implement intelligent transport system

Romania’s UTI Group is to implement a US$10 million intelligent transport system for the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, to make its public transport safer and more efficient and convenient. Financed by Burgas, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the project will increase the attractiveness and comfort of the current system, provide real-time information for passengers and increase safety. The project will also introduce integrated ticketing and v
March 31, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Romania’s 1969 UTI Group is to implement a US$10 million intelligent transport system for the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, to make its public transport safer and more efficient and convenient.

Financed by Burgas, the European Regional Development Fund and the 2001 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the project will increase the attractiveness and comfort of the current system, provide real-time information for passengers and increase safety.

The project will also introduce integrated ticketing and video surveillance on Burgas’ public transport system.

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