Yerevan seeks to completely revamp public transport system: MayorMarch 22, 2016 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan is currently negotiating with several international organizations for complete transformation of public transport sector, Mayor Taron Margaryan said in a Q&A session with the Armenian capital’s residents. “The public transport system isn’t just in need of partial modifications or revisions, it requires complex changes,” the Mayor said. “Various solutions to regulate the issue will soon be developed, set to introduce a unified payment system for all types of public transport, a precise timetable and buses equipped with GPS systems, as well as public service regulations among other things.” Commenting on a question about new subway stations, the official said the expansion of the metro system would be a great achievement, citing, however, the need for major investments. Margaryan further noted that the city authorities have been negotiating with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for modernization of Yerevan’s trolleybus system, with a feasibility study already ordered. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |