Baku to deploy hundreds of taxis and 400 buses during COP29

In anticipation of COP29, scheduled to take place in Baku from November 11-22 this year, 14 transportation hubs will be set up in various key areas of the city, Report informs, citing the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company.

The network of transport hubs planned, to consider the location of Baku Stadium, the venue of the event, the map of the city's metro station, the densely located areas of hotels and residential complexes, and other factors, will include various routes and transport schemes. Traffic participants will be continuously informed and updated about the schemes.

Thus, the strategic location of these hubs will provide both guests and city residents with convenient and unhindered access to various types of transportation and minimize the time spent on reaching their destination. For the effective organization of the event operations on the designated comprehensive transport routes, the movement of hundreds of taxis and about 400 buses, including dedicated public buses, conference shuttles and airport express shuttles will be organized and a regular passenger transportation service will be implemented.

One of the main factors in launching the transport scheme is the provision of accessible and convenient alternatives to minimize citizens' use of private cars on the event dates.