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Yerevan's 2025 public transport budget to reach up to 22 billion AMD – Avinyan
... billion drams, according to Mayor Tigran Avinyan. YEREVAN, December 27. /ARKA/. In 2025, Yerevan Municipality's expenses on public transport are expected to total around 21-22 billion drams, according to Mayor Tigran Avinyan. This amount covers the metro, electric transport, and “Yerevan Bus” CJSC. The Municipality will continue subsidizing public transport, with 171 new buses yet to be deployed, bringing expenses to 17.5 billion drams. This year, “Yerevan Bus” generated approximately 8 ...
12/27/2024Tech specs for Yerevan metro's 12th station “Surmalu” finalized, results to be presented this week
The results of the revised technical specifications for the project to build the new 12th station of the Yerevan Metro, "Surmalu," will be presented this week, said Anneta Babayan, advisor to the capital's mayor. YEREVAN, December 23. /ARKA/. The results of the revised technical specifications for the project to build the new 12th station of the Yerevan ...
12/23/2024Project of future metro station “Ajapnyak” in Yerevan to undergo comprehensive examination
The design package for the construction of the 11th station of the Yerevan metro, "Ajapnyak," has been fully approved and will be submitted for a comprehensive examination in the next stage, said Anetta Babayan, adviser to the mayor of the capital. YEREVAN, December 23. /ARKA/. The design package for the construction ...
12/23/2024Yerevan City Hall launches new website for easy travel ticket purchases
The website for the unified ticket system, transport.yerevan.am, has been launched, where citizens can purchase passes for buses, trolleybuses, and the metro, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, December 23. /ARKA/. The website for the unified ticket system, transport.yerevan.am, has been launched, where citizens can purchase passes for buses, trolleybuses, and the metro, Yerevan ...
12/23/2024Yerevan Municipality proposes to maintain fares for single trips on buses and metro until February 1
The Yerevan Municipality proposed to maintain the cost of one trip on buses and the metro at current 100 drams, on trolleybuses - at 50 drams until February 1, 2025, the press secretary of the Municipality Hayk Kostanyan revealed in a Facebook post, recalling the complete transition to a single ticket system in public transport from ...
12/20/2024Yerevan's public transport revolution: What passengers can expect in 2025
... countries, tickets will be checked on buses. If the ticket is not valid, you will be fined. While the exact process is still unclear, discussions are ongoing," Kostanyan said. On the Unified Ticketing System Currently, a single ride on a bus or metro in Yerevan costs 100 drams, while a ride on a trolleybus costs 50 drams. Since November 1, payment for transportation is only accepted in 100-dram coins or through payment terminals, and since the end of November, payments can also be made with ...
12/20/2024Tender for 12th Yerevan metro station to be announced soon
The tender for the development of the project for the construction of the new 12th station of the Yerevan metro, ‘’Surmalu’’, is expected to be announced by the end of 2024, Yerevan Mayor's Advisor Aneta Babayan said on Monday. YEREVAN, December 2. /ARKA/. The tender for the development of the project for the construction of the new 12th station ...
12/02/2024Yerevan Municipality reduces QR code ticket validity to 7 days
... as an effort to "ensure the smooth operation of the ticket system." Currently, QR codes are valid for 30 days and can be generated through the TelCell Wallet app, printed from an orange TelCell terminal, or purchased as paper tickets in the metro. The mayor's office also announces that the option to pay for transport tickets with bank cards will be available soon. About unified ticket system Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams, in trolleybus - 50 drams. According ...
11/26/2024Expert mathematically disproves threefold increase in Yerevan public transport fares
... see that with the new transport network, the operation of buses even at a cost of $360 thousand can not have a significant impact on the rise in transport prices’, - said the expert. About unified ticket system Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams, in trolleybus - 50 drams. According to the city hall’s project, from January 1, 2025, travel tickets will cost - daily package - 880 (900) drams - weekly package - 4,800 (5,000) drams - monthly package - 8,800 (9,000) drams - ...
11/22/2024New escalators to be installed at two Yerevan metro stations with 308 million in state funding
New escalators are being installed at the ‘’Gortsaranain’’ and ‘’David Sasuntsi’’ stations of the Yerevan metro, according to the Armenian government. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. New escalators are being installed at the ‘’Gortsaranain’’ and ‘’David Sasuntsi’’ stations of the Yerevan metro, according to the Armenian government. The escalators ...
11/20/2024Yerevan approves fare discounts on public transport
... discount), heroes of the former USSR, Socialist Labor Heroes, national heroes of Armenia, holders of the Order of Glory (free), parents from large families with 4 or more children (free). About unified ticket system Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams, in trolleybus - 50 drams. According to the city hall’s project, from January 1, 2025, travel tickets will cost - daily package - 880 (900) drams - weekly package - 4,800 (5,000) drams - monthly package - 8,800 (9,000) drams - ...
11/19/2024Yerevan city hall sees no issues for launching unified ticket system from next January 1
... persons from Nagorno-Karabakh, Grigoryan avoided giving a direct answer, merely noting that the state has implemented, and continues to implement, numerous assistance programs for them. About unified ticket system Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams, in trolleybus - 50 drams. According to the city hall’s project, from January 1, 2025, travel tickets will cost - 90 minute ticket - 280 (300) drams - daily package - 880 (900) drams - weekly package - 4,800 (5,000) drams - monthly ...
11/19/2024Council of Elders to consider proposals on preferential transport fares in Yerevan
... - 8,800 (9,000) drams - 90-day package - 23 600 (24 000) drams - annual package (365 days) - 88 800 (90 000) drams * The first figure is the cost of online tickets, in brackets is the cost of a physical bus pass. Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams, in trolleybus - 50 drams. -0-
11/15/2024Yerevan public transport to cost 880-900 drams daily from January 1
... Grigoryan said. The vice-mayor added that benefits for certain categories of Yerevan residents will soon be reviewed by the Council of Elders and will come into force before January 1. About the unified ticket system Currently, a trip on the bus or metro in Yerevan costs 100 drams, while a trip on the trolleybus costs 50 drams. The following prices will be implemented starting January 1, 2025: - Single use per vehicle 90-minute ticket - 280-300 AMD for 3 trips 880 to 900 AMD for 1 day - 8 trips ...
11/14/2024Yerevan's new Surmalu metro station project nears finalization, financing under discussion
The project designed for the construction of the new 12th station of the Yerevan metro, Surmalu, has been returned for revision, said Aneta Babayan, adviser to the mayor of the Armenian capital city. YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. The project designed for the construction of the new 12th station of the Yerevan metro, ...
11/11/2024Company for construction of ‘’Ajapnyak’’ metro station in Yerevan to be selected in 2025
The company that will undertake the construction of the ‘’Ajapnyak’’ metro station in Yerevan will be selected in 2025, said the capital's mayor Tigran Avinyan. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. The company that will undertake the construction of the ‘’Ajapnyak’’ metro station in Yerevan will be selected ...
11/04/2024Yerevan City Hall discusses with Central Bank option to pay for transport with bank cards
... everyone will find the best option for themselves," Avinyan stated. He reminded that the full transition to a single ticket system must be completed by the end of December of this year. About the unified ticket system Currently, a trip on the bus or metro in Yerevan costs 100 drams, while a trip on the trolleybus costs 50 drams. According to the draft amendment to public transport tariffs approved by the City Council of Elders, the following tariff plans will be implemented starting January 1, 2025: ...
11/04/2024Yerevan city hall discusses construction of 12th station Surmalu
The issue of building a new, 12th station of the Yerevan metro, "Surmalu" was discussed on Monday at a working meeting at the city hall. YEREVAN, October 7/ARKA/. The issue of building a new, 12th station of the Yerevan metro, "Surmalu" was discussed on Monday at a working meeting ...
10/07/2024Yerevan Metro switches to single ticket system by end of October, abandoning payment with tokens
By the end of October 2024, the Yerevan Metro will completely switch to a single ticket payment system, abandoning tokens, acting director of the capital's metro Babken Sedrakyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, October 7/ARKA/. By the end of October 2024, the Yerevan Metro will completely ...
10/07/2024Yerevan's unified public transport ticketing system to be fully operational from January 1, 2025 (VIDEO)
... transport will be fully operational from January 1, 2025. "Various payment methods will be offered: paper single-use tickets with a QR code, a mobile application, and reusable bus and bank cards," the statement said. It is indicated that the metro will also switch to a single system, and after its full launch, the token service will be discontinued. "Along with the reform of the payment system, the rolling stock in the transport system will also increase. 171 new buses will be put ...
09/25/2024Yerevan City Hall considers tightening cash payment mechanisms on buses
... City Hall on Monday. Thus, last week, out of more than 1.88 million bus passengers, only 44,300 (approximately 2.35%) used the unified system, and among electric transport users, 1,721 out of 100,500 people (approximately 1.7%). The data of the Yerevan Metro is more impressive - out of 560, 075 passengers, 118,450 (approximately 21%) bought a ticket via Telcell. According to Avinyan, the data of the metro demonstrates the need to introduce restrictions on buses and trolleybuses (on cash payment-ed....
09/23/2024Yerevan to install 50 new bus shelters equipped with payment terminals by year-end
... system for public transportation is expected to be completed by September 15. The city plans to launch this system on January 1, 2025. As part of the primary program, special equipment (QR code-based ticket terminals) is being installed in buses and the metro, with plans to eventually extend this to trolleybuses.
08/26/2024Tender for Ajapnyak metro station construction expected in 2025
The tender process for the construction of the Ajapnyak metro station is planned to begin in 2025 YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. The tender process for the construction of the Ajapnyak metro station is planned to begin in 2025, as discussed during a meeting at the Yerevan City Hall on Monday. According to the ...
08/19/2024Avinyan believes Veolia Jur contract should be renegotiated
... the last three months, heavy precipitation in Yerevan caused problems in the operation of transport hubs and tunnels. In particular, not only streets and underground passages were flooded, but also basements of residential and industrial buildings, metro stations and other structures, which hindered the movement of transport and pedestrians. Yerevan Municipality pointed out the insufficient capacity of the city's storm water drainage system and the unsatisfactory work of Veolia Jur CJSC in cleaning ...
07/24/2024Yerevan mayor: transition to new unified ticketing system in Yerevan slated for January next year
... said. A pilot project to introduce a unified ticketing system on public transport was implemented in September 2023. As part of the main programme, special equipment (terminals for selling tickets by QR code) was installed in buses, trolleybuses and metro. --0--
07/24/2024Yerevan municipality to revise contract with water distribution operator Veolia Jur
... updates from the government become available. Over the past three months, heavy rainfalls in Yerevan have caused significant problems in transportation hubs and tunnels. Streets, underground passages, basements of residential and industrial buildings, metro stations, and other structures were flooded, hindering vehicle and pedestrian movement. The Yerevan municipality attributed these issues not only to the unprecedented rainfall but also to the insufficient capacity of the city's stormwater drainage ...
07/22/2024Yerevan’s Ajapnyak metro station to take four years to complete, financing still unclear
It will take four years to complete Ajapnyak, a new station for Yerevan’s metro, although the sources of financing remain unclear, City Mayor Tigran Avinyan reported on Monday. YEREVAN, July 1. /ARKA/. It will take four years to complete Ajapnyak, a new station for Yerevan’s metro, although the sources of financing remain ...
07/01/2024Introduction of unified system of public transport ticketing in Yerevan may be delayed - deputy mayor
... deadlines closer," Grigoryan said. A pilot project to introduce a unified ticketing system for public transport was implemented in September 2023. Special equipment (terminals for selling tickets by QR code) was installed in buses, trolleybuses and metro. -0-
06/17/2024Yerevan Metro to replace plastic tokens with QR code payments
The Yerevan Metro is planning to replace plastic tokens with QR code payments as the city introduces a unified ticket system in all of its public transport, Vice Mayor Suren Grigiryan announced on Monday. YEREVAN, 20 May. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Metro is planning to ...
05/20/2024Yerevan Council of Elders voted to increase public transport fares
... Council of Elders (municipal assembly) by a vote of 32 to 2, approved today a significant increase in fares for public transport. Opposition alliances National Progress and Mother Armenia boycotted the vote. Currently, the cost of one trip by bus or metro is 100 drams, and by trolleybus - 50 drams. The new scheme includes a 90-minute ticket worth 280-300 drams for 3 trips, a one-day ticket for 8 trips – worth 880 to 900 drams, a weekly ticket for 30 trips (4,800-5,000 drams), a monthly ticket for ...
03/12/2024Construction of "Achapnyak" metro station in Yerevan to start this year - mayor
The Yerevan Municipality plans to kick off the construction of "Achapnyak" metro (subway) station already this year, Mayor Tigran Avinyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, 11 March. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Municipality plans to kick off the construction of "Achapnyak" metro (subway) station already this year, Mayor Tigran ...
03/11/2024Yerevan Metro transported more than 29.5 million passengers in 2023
Yerevan Metro (subway) carried about 29.6 million passengers in 2023, the facility said in a FB post. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. Yerevan Metro (subway) carried about 29.6 million passengers in 2023, the facility said in a FB post. Currently, 3 three-car ...
01/08/2024Yerevan Metro to extend working hours in connection with New Year holidays
Yerevan Metro (subway) said today that its working schedule will be changed in connection with New Year holidays. YEREVAN, December 27. /ARKA/. Yerevan Metro (subway) said today that its working schedule will be changed in connection with New Year holidays....
12/27/2023Third additional train starts carrying Yerevan Metro passengers
One more train with three cars started carrying Yerevan Metro passengers from December 25, Acting Metro Director Babken Sedrakyan said. YEREVAN, December 25. /ARKA/. One more train with three cars started carrying Yerevan Metro passengers from December 25, Acting Metro Director Babken Sedrakyan said. ...
12/25/2023EDB considers investing $165 mln in Armenian projects in 2024
.... Our activity in Armenia will remain at least at the level of $100 million," Ilyin said. He also noted that two projects- creation of a transport and logistics center in Armenia's second-largest city of Gyumri and construction of the Achapnyak metro station in Yerevan are under consideration. "However, the landmark project the bank is considering is the construction of the World Trade Center in the center of Yerevan. A megaproject for the city and I think our participation in it is also ...
12/14/2023One more subway station is to be built in Yerevan
The Yerevan Municipality will announce a tender for the design of one more metro (subway) station, which will be located near the Surmalu wholesale and retail trade center. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Municipality will announce a tender for the design of one more metro (subway) station, which will be located ...
11/27/2023Unified fare payment system launched at Yerevan Metro
A unified fare payment system was launched at Yerevan Metro (subway), Acting Metro Director Babken Sedrakyan said today. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. A unified fare payment system was launched at Yerevan Metro (subway), Acting Metro Director Babken Sedrakyan said today. He told a meeting of the Council ...
11/27/2023Development of a project to build new Metro (subway) station in Armenian capital completed-mayor
Development of a project to build a new Metro (subway) station in the Armenian capital Yerevan has been completed. The news was announced today by Mayor Tigran Avinyan at a session of the Council of Elders. YEREVAN, November 22. /ARKA/. Development of a project to build a new Metro (subway) ...
11/22/2023Three out-of-service cars of Yerevan Metro to be put back into service after repairs
Three out-of-service cars of the Yerevan Metro (subway) will be repaired and put back into service, the acting director of the facility Babken Sedrakyan said at a meeting in the city hall on Monday. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. Three out-of-service cars of the Yerevan Metro (subway) will ...
11/06/2023Next year’s budget earmarks 5.5 billion drams for repair of Yerevan Metro and construction of new station
The draft 2024 budget earmarks some 1.5 billion drams for the repair of Yerevan Metro (subway) and another 4 billion drams for the construction of a new station, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said on Tuesday at a parliamentary discussion on the draft budget. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARKA/. The draft 2024 budget earmarks ...
10/31/2023Armenian government says developers should raise construction standards
... also a huge project. Every year, the construction of 500 km of roads is on our agenda, subsidy programs are implemented, the lion's share of which goes to the construction sector. In the near future, we are planning to implement the construction of the metro station "Ajapnyak", also several important tunnels will be built in the country, in addition to the tunnels and bridges of the North-South highway. Today, we have embarked on the repair of bridges, the modernization of existing tunnels,...
08/24/2023Yerevan Metro to announce tender to replace 45 outdated trains
The Yerevan Municipality will soon announce a tender for the purchase of 45 new trains for the Metro (subway). YEREVAN, August 21. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Municipality will soon announce a tender for the purchase of 45 new trains for the Metro (subway). The acting director of Yerevan Metro Babken Sedrakyan told a municipality meeting today that ...
08/21/2023Gallup poll reveals issues most concerning Yerevan residents
... collection as the main problem of Yerevan, while in 2022 this problem was of concern to 25.1% of the respondents. The poll was conducted by the Armenian Office of GALLUP International Association. At the same time, such issues as construction of a new metro (subway) station (2%), corruption (2.8%) and utility payments (3%) are the least worrying for the capital's residents. A total of 809 respondents took part in the telephone survey conducted in Yerevan from July 27 to August 5. -0-
08/09/2023Yerevan Municipality plans to start preparations for construction of Achapnyak Metro station in 2024
The Yerevan Municipality plans to start preparations for construction of Achapnyak Metro (subway) station in 2024, Deputy Mayor Stepan Machyan, said today. YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Municipality plans to start preparations for construction of Achapnyak Metro (subway) station in 2024, Deputy Mayor Stepan Machyan, said ...
07/10/2023Yerevan Metro director and EDB representatives discussed joint investment projects
During a working visit to Russia, the acting director of Yerevan Metro (subway) Babken Sedrakyan met with the representatives of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) to discuss a set of issues related to the modernization, technical audit and overhaul of the underground transport facility, the Metro press service reported....
07/06/2023Member of Yerevan Council of Elders proposes extending public transport's working hours
... Armenian capital city should be able to stay out for longer without worrying about catching a ride home, Isabella Abgaryan, a member of the Yerevan Council of Elders (legislative assembly), told the latter's session today. She suggested that bus and Metro (subway) services be extended until midnight. Now the subway is closed at 11 p.m.. She also proposed introducing shift working hours for the rest of public transport after 11 p.m. "It's especially problematic for students to travel around Yerevan ...
06/27/2023New Metro station to be built near Surmalu trading center in Yerevan
Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Tigran Avinyan announced today plans to build a new Metro (subway) station near Surmalu trading center. YEREVAN, June 19. /ARKA/. Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Tigran Avinyan announced today plans to build a new Metro (subway) station near Surmalu trading center. "We are now in the 2nd and 3rd stages ...
06/19/2023Yerevan Metro to extend working hours on May 20
The Yerevan Metro (subway) will extend working hours in the framework of the "Night of Museums" event to be held in the Armenian capital, the press service of the facility reported. YEREVAN, May 19. /ARKA/. The Yerevan Metro (subway) will extend working hours in the framework of the "Night of Museums" event to be held in the Armenian capital, the press service of the facility reported. According to the changes in the schedule, the subway will work from 07:00 to 01:00 on May 20. Within "Night of Museums" campaign timed to the International Museum Day on May 20, aome 116 museums will be open in Yerevan, Armenian provinces and Nagorno-Karabakh ...
05/19/2023Eurasian Development Bank ready to invest $100 million in Armenia projects
... model for financing. When the idea turns into a project with a developed feasibility study, then we will talk about it," Podguzov said. EDB Deputy Chairman Ilyin confirmed the bank's interest in participating in the modernization of the Yerevan Metro. "It is a very important project. We are ready to provide financing both for research and development of pre-project documentation. Our bank cannot work on the level of talks, concrete documents and financial model are necessary," Ilyin ...
05/15/2023Thirteen powerful air conditioners installed in Yerevan Metro
Thirteen powerful air conditioning systems have been installed in the Yerevan Metro (subway), the facility's director Babken Sedrakyan said Tuesday. YEREVAN, April 25. /ARKA/. Thirteen powerful air conditioning systems have been installed in the Yerevan Metro (subway), the facility's director Babken Sedrakyan said Tuesday....
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