New Italian Irisbus buses have hit the road in Kharkiv. VIDEO

In Kharkiv, the first Irisbus CityClass bus has entered city route No. 204, which the city received as part of humanitarian aid from the Italian city of Turin. The bus has retained its original coloring and is already transporting passengers. This is reported by “Transport of Kharkiv”.

The first Italian Irisbus has hit the roads of Kharkiv

On October 22, the first Irisbus CityClass 491E.12.29 city bus was officially launched in Kharkiv. It was transferred by the twin city of Turin as part of aid to Ukrainian communities affected by the war.

This is just the first of ten buses that arrived in Kharkiv from Italy. All of them are in good technical condition and ready for operation. The city administration notes that new buses will gradually appear on other routes.

New buses are part of international support

The transfer of transport from Turin is another example of partnership between European cities. According to local authorities, such initiatives help not only improve public transport but also support the city's recovery after extensive destruction.

Earlier it was reported that Kharkiv plans to gradually put into operation all buses received from Turin. After a technical inspection, each of them will be assigned to routes with the highest passenger load.

Transport updates are ongoing across Ukraine

In parallel with this initiative, the Ukrainian government has allocated 500 million hryvnias for the purchase of school buses, including for frontline territories. This is part of a large-scale public transport renewal program aimed at ensuring safe transportation in communities affected by war.

The Ministry of Infrastructure notes that cooperation with European cities allows for faster fleet renewal and improves the quality of passenger transport.

What is known about the Irisbus CityClass bus

The Irisbus CityClass 491E.12.29 model belongs to the category of low-floor city buses, widely used in Italy and France. Its main advantages are:

• Easy access for passengers with strollers or mobility-impaired groups;

• Diesel engine adapted for urban cycles;

• Spacious interior and comfortable seating;

• Heating and ventilation system, allowing transport use in various seasons.

Kharkiv became the first Ukrainian city where Italian Irisbus started operating on regular routes.

Earlier, we reported that Kharkiv will continue to have free public transport. The city authorities do not plan to cancel the benefit introduced during the war.