In the midst of the island's fuel crisis, the Cuban regime is turning to electric microbuses to address transportation issues in the country’s interior. A national television report highlighted that the eco-friendly buses, assembled at the Military Industrial Enterprise "Colonel Francisco Aguiar Rodríguez" in Sancti Spíritus, are now in operation in that province.
The entity, part of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Business System (FAR), has designed and is currently manufacturing electric microbuses to cover urban public passenger services, according to the report.
The first units are running experimentally on the main avenues and streets of the provincial capital and have been well-received by the population, the report notes.
Each eco-friendly bus is made with locally produced components and has a capacity for 11 passengers. These new microbuses join electric taxis, another initiative that has expanded in recent years to various regions of the country to meet short-distance transportation demands and ease passenger flow on buses.
With the expectation of delivering the vehicles ready by August, the Ministry of Transport stated last June that the project is being developed by a specialized team consisting of welders, assistants, workshop mechanics, automotive mechanics, electricians, painters, and a team leader.
Recently, the government announced the creation of high-tech electric tricycles equipped with solar panels, which will be used for passenger transportation. Additionally, these tricycles will extend the regime's propaganda network with an integrated communication system, featuring two screens and an audio system to disseminate topics of social interest.
FAQs About Cuba's Electric Microbuses Initiative
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the new electric microbuses initiative in Cuba, particularly in Sancti Spíritus.
What is the purpose of the electric microbuses in Sancti Spíritus?
The electric microbuses are intended to address transportation issues in urban public passenger services, particularly in the face of the current fuel crisis.
Who is responsible for assembling these microbuses?
The microbuses are assembled by the Military Industrial Enterprise "Colonel Francisco Aguiar Rodríguez" in Sancti Spíritus, which is part of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Business System (FAR).
How many passengers can each microbus accommodate?
Each electric microbus has a capacity for 11 passengers.
What other electric transportation initiatives are being implemented in Cuba?
Besides electric microbuses, Cuba has also introduced electric taxis and is developing high-tech electric tricycles equipped with solar panels for passenger transportation.