The new units were presented in Plaza Independencia, opposite the headquarters of the executive power, in the presence of President Luis Lacalle Pou, among other authorities.

The Chinese ambassador, Huang Yazhong, from whose country the electric buses come from, participated in the ceremony.

It was reported that another 50 such vehicles will arrive in February, so that 75% of the interdepartmental transport in Cutcsa will be electric.

According to the president of the company, Juan Salgado, the first benefit will be environmental and later in costs, including the ticket.

Uruguay is encouraging the decarbonization of the economy, in particular of transport, the main source of greenhouse gas emissions here.

For a few weeks, electric double-decker buses have been circulating here making tours for national and foreign tourism.

In turn, the Montevideo City Hall promotes the replacement of the public transport fleet with Chinese electric buses.

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