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Three double-decker buses are already running in Kyiv: how to ride them

Double-decker bus in Kyiv
У Києві вже курсують три дваповерхових автобуси: дізнайтеся, як ними скористатися. Photo: Espreso

The third double-decker bus has entered service in Kyiv, as the city's public transport network continues to be upgraded and made more comfortable for passengers. The new bus has a number of visual and technical differences from the previous two, transport resources in the capital report. Espreso reports on this.

How to recognize the third double-decker bus in Kyiv

The transport has external advertising, and instead of a protective screen on the upper windshield, wipers have been installed on the windows of the second floor. It is fully adapted for passengers with limited mobility: low floor, spaces for wheelchairs, two ramps, and room for a stroller.

Inside, there are panoramic windows, air conditioning, USB charging, an automatic payment system, and audio announcements for stops on both levels. There is also an external electronic display with the route number on board.

Key features of the new double-decker bus

  • Low floor and accessibility for people with disabilities

  • Two ramps and space for a stroller

  • Panoramic windows and air conditioning system

  • USB ports, automatic payment, and audio announcements

  • Wipers on the second floor and external advertising.

According to transport communities, one of the previously released double-decker buses already has damage to the roof in the area where a protective screen was supposed to be installed on the first models. The new vehicle does not have this part, which may be an attempt to optimize the design.

What passengers should prepare for

Double-decker buses in Kyiv are used on popular routes where the tourist format and increased capacity are particularly appropriate. Thanks to the panoramic windows, the upper deck provides a better view of the city during the trip.

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