In the second half of October, the Bucharest Autonomous Transport Authority, RATB, will organize a tender for the purchase of 4 double-decker buses, which will be used on the Bucharest City Tour tourist line. The contract is estimated at 3.91 million RON, excluding VAT.
Currently, to provide the tourist service, RATB pays the Constanta Autonomous Public Transport Authority, RATC, the sum of 645,000 RON, excluding VAT, for the 6-month rental of 4 double-decker buses.
The contract was awarded at the end of April following a tender, with RATC being the sole bidder.
In 2015, the tourist line recorded over 1 million RON from the sale of travel passes, 16% more than the 2014 receipts, with the monthly amount collected being 22,175 RON higher than in the previous season.
The profit obtained from operating this line was nearly 190,000 RON.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is RATB investing in new buses?
RATB is investing approximately 3.91 million RON (excluding VAT) to purchase four new double-decker buses.
Why is RATB buying these buses?
The buses are being purchased for the Bucharest City Tour tourist line to replace the current rented fleet.
Was the Bucharest City Tour profitable in 2015?
Yes, the line generated a profit of nearly 190,000 RON in 2015, with revenues exceeding 1 million RON.