The Public Transport Company of Timi\u0219oara (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\u2019s efficiency and economic sustainability.<\/p>\n
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>\n
Additionally, the costs of running TroTM, including maintenance, repairs, and salaries, amounted to RON 958,000 annually.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith such high expenses in relation to the small user base, the service became economically unviable,\u201d STPT stated.<\/p>\n
However, the public transport company in Timi\u0219oara 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>\n\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n