Timișoara Public Transport Company discontinues electric scooter service
<p>The Public Transport Company of Timișoara (STPT), a major city in western Romania, said it will discontinue its electric scooter service, TroTM, starting this year. The decision comes due to concerns about the service’s efficiency and economic sustainability.</p>

<p>Despite initial expectations, the TroTM service has seen limited usage, with only 350 users per month and a total of 1,060 users annually, the transport company said. Thus, the low number of users was not sufficient to justify the continued operation of the service.</p>

<p>Additionally, the costs of running TroTM, including maintenance, repairs, and salaries, amounted to RON 958,000 annually.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“With such high expenses in relation to the small user base, the service became economically unviable,” STPT stated.</p>

<p>However, the public transport company in Timișoara will continue to offer its VeloTM bike service, which has proven to be a more efficient and sustainable alternative. The VeloTM system provides 500 bicycles available at 34 stations across the city, including 9 stations along the Bega Canal.</p>

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<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

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