"Bogotá's city administration announced the deployment of 68 new electric buses, which are part of a total of 711 units scheduled for delivery across 2026 and 2027."
"The introduction of these electric buses is a significant step in the modernization of Bogotá's public transport system, specifically targeting the zonal component of TransMilenio operations."
"The project is associated with fleet renewal, operational upgrades, and the progressive incorporation of zero-emission technologies into the public transport system."
"Marcopolo Superpolo, the Colombian subsidiary of Brazil-based Marcopolo, was responsible for the local manufacturing and assembly of the buses, involving 1,330 direct workers."
Bogotá has introduced the first 68 electric buses for TransMiZonal services, marking the beginning of a total rollout of 711 units planned for 2026 and 2027. Manufactured locally by Marcopolo Superpolo, these buses replace older vehicles over 15 years old. The initiative is part of a broader modernization effort within the Integrated Public Transport System, focusing on fleet renewal and the integration of zero-emission technologies. The project also supports local employment, involving 1,330 workers and 180 national suppliers.
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