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New Yutong passenger buses have started operating on city routes in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The 12-meter-long buses, equipped with three doors and air conditioning, are now serving local passengers.
These vehicles meet Euro-5 environmental standards and support digital payment systems.
The buses are fitted with systems that monitor boarding and disembarking, along with GPS tracking, surveillance cameras, and equipment to oversee the driver's performance and vehicle movement.
They also provide accessibility features for passengers with disabilities and have voice announcements for upcoming stops.
In total, 700 new Chinese-made Yutong buses have been delivered to Ashgabat as part of a major city transport fleet renewal.
Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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