Spain: municipality in Madrid introduces six CNG buses

The city of Arganda del Rey features six new intercity and urban buses, which were presented at a

ceremony held in the local Plaza de la Constitución. The event was attended by the mayor of Arganda,

Guillermo Hita, and the Managing Director of the Regional Transport Consortium of Madrid, Juan

Ignacio Merino Mesa, among other authorities. These new vehicles are part of the municipality’s

commitment to sustainable mobility and the use of cleaner energy.

The new buses, belonging to the operator Argabús, are powered by CNG, which means a reduction of up

to 50% in fuel consumption compared to other vehicles. Similarly, it reduces carbon dioxide emissions

by 20%, and contributes to improving air quality by its low emissions of nitrogen oxides.

Mayor Hita said: “I thank the Regional Transport Consortium and Argabús for let us renew the fleet to

continue working with this type of measures that result in the quality of life of the residents, making our

city more livable and sustainable.”

Moreover, Merino Mesa commented: “These vehicles are a step on the path towards a Strategic Plan for

Sustainable Mobility and Fleet Modernization, which calls for a 100% clean fleet, composed of more

comfortable, affordable and environmentally smart vehicles.”

NGS INDIA