Yerevan Public Transportation
The public transportation system in Yerevan, Armenia consists of buses, minibuses, trolleybuses, and a metro. Different modes (buses, minibuses, trolleybuses) act as different networks.
Infrastructure
[edit]There are currently no stop announcements in buses, minibuses, or trolleybuses. The metro, however, has announcements in Armenian and English.[1] As of 2023, there are approximately 870 public transport stops in Yerevan. Around 390 of them have shelters, the others have only signs[2] and occasionally benches. There are currently is no route information or schedules at stops,[3] however, there are mobile apps with route information for each stop. At metro stations, however, signage is available in Armenian, English, and Russian.
There is a noticeable lack of separate bus lanes in the city. In total there are only two streets (Heratsi Str., Gai Ave.) with separated lanes for public transport, and sections of some streets usually in major junctions.
Fares
[edit]As of 2023, the fare for one ride is 100AMD (around €0.25) on buses, minibuses, and metro.[4] For trolleybuses, the fare is 50AMD (around €0.12).[5] A trip to the airport on bus route number 100 costs 300AMD (around €0.75). A cash-less payment system is currently being developed, and QR-code payments are accepted in all minibuses, trolleybuses, metro stations, and buses operated by Yerevan Bus (MAN, ZhongTong, and Higer models). These QR-code tickets and be purchased either through the Telcell app (electronically) or through a Telcell terminal (on paper). Buses not operated by Yerevan Bus do not accept QR-code payment.[6] Payment by cash to driver is still accepted in all buses, trolleybuses, and minibuses. The metro also still sells tokens that can be used to pay for a ride.[7]
Schedules
[edit]The buses and minibuses operate from 07:00 to 23:00. Trolleybuses operate from 07:00 to 21:00.[8] The metro operates from 07:00 to 00:00, with extended night hours on some holidays.[9] The airport bus (route 100) operates 24 hours a day. Most routes with ZhongTong or MAN buses have live schedules on the Yandex Maps app. The individual vehicles can be seen live on the map, and their estimated arrival time is also displayed for each stop.[10]
Buses
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Yerevan is served by 63 bus routes operated by "Yerevan Bus" CJSC and 12 other companies. Bus fleet vehicles include CNG-powered low-floor MAN Lion's City 12G 12-metre, 3-door buses, and 8.5-metre, 2-door Zhongtong LCK6860HGN. Older models include high-floor Higer, Hyundai County, and PAZ buses.[8] Free Wi-Fi connection is available on most ZhongTong and MAN buses.[11]
| Number | Route | Frequency (minutes) | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaush Square - Gazprom Armenia | 12 | MAN |
| 2 | Erebuni Airport - South-West District | 10 | Zhongtong |
| 3 | South-West District - Nor-Nork 9th Block | 9 | MAN |
| 4 | Jrvezh - Verin Charbakh | 18 | Higer |
| 5 | Jrvezh - Central Bus Station | 12 | MAN |
| 6 | Nor Kharberd - Mika Stadium | 35 | PAZ |
| 7 | Nazarbekyan District - Zavaryan Street | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 8 | Davtashen 4th Block - Nor-Nork 9th Block | 8 | Hyundai |
| 10 | Nubarashen - Kanaker Hydropower Plant | 13 | Higer |
| 11 | Kanaker Hydropower Plant - Mika Stadium | 11 | Zhongtong |
| 12 | Aeratsia - Davtashen 4th Block | 11 | Higer |
| 13 | Gazprom Armenia - Sari Tagh | 10 | Zhongtong |
| 14 | Zeytun - Nerkin Charbakh | 15 | Higer |
| 15 | Nor-Nork 4th Block - Aeratsia District | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 16 | Gortsaranayin Metro Station - Salt Mine | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 17 | Avan - Davtashen 4th Block | 13 | Higer |
| 18 | Silikyan District - Vardashen District | 10 | Zhongtong |
| 20 | Nor-Nork 7th Block - Yerevan Municipality | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 22 | Nor-Nork 9th Block - Erebuni District | 13 | Higer |
| 23 | Energetikneri Banavan - Nor-Nork 6th Block | 14 | Zhongtong |
| 25 | Zeytun (Student Dormitories) - Proshyan | 11 | Zhongtong |
| 27 | Norashen District - TV Centre | 12 | Hyundai |
| 28 | Nor-Nork 8th Block - Huysi Avan | 14 | Zhongtong |
| 29 | Avan - Nerkin Shengavit | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 30 | South-West District - Champaign Wine Factory | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 31 | Davtashen 4th Block - Jrvezh | 11 | Zhongtong |
| 32 | Nazarbekyan District - Zeytun | 11 | Zhongtong |
| 33 | Davtashen 4th Block - Nor Kharberd | 13 | Higer |
| 34 | Nerkin Shengavit - Davtashen 4th Block | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 35 | Nor-Nork 5th Block - South-West District | 13 | MAN |
| 36 | South-West District - Nor-Nork 9th Block | 13 | MAN |
| 37 | Electron Factory - Erebuni District | 10 | Zhongtong |
| 38 | Prosthesis Centre - Jrashen | 10 | Higer |
| 39 | Norashen District - Erebuni District | 10 | Hyundai |
| 40 | South-West District - Zeytun (School No. 125) | 10 | Zhongtong |
| 41 | Avan - Erebuni District | 11 | MAN |
| 42 | Nor-Nork 8th Block - Araks Stadium | 10 | Hyundai |
| 43 | Aeratsia - Mikayelyan Hospital | 15 | Zhongtong |
| 44 | South-West District - Nor-Nork 3rd Block | 8 | Hyundai |
| 45 | Marash - Davtashen 4th Block | 12 | Higer |
| 46 | Getargel - Erebuni District | 7 | Hyundai |
| 47 | Arinj - Yerablur | 9 | Hyundai |
| 48 | Erebuni District - Nubarashen | 16 | Zhongtong |
| 49 | Electron Factory - Shrjantsik Tunnel District | 11 | Zhongtong |
| 50 | Clock Factory - Erebuni District | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 51 | Davtashen 1st Block - Zonal Kayan | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 52 | South-West District - Bagrevand Street | 12 | Zhongtong |
| 53 | Nor-Nork 9th Block - Haghtanak District | 15 | Higer |
| 54 | Avan-Arinj - Charbakh | 17 | Higer |
| 55 | Nor-Nork 2nd Block - Nor Kharberd | 15 | Zhongtong |
| 56 | Mushakan - South-West District | 17 | Zhongtong |
| 57 | Ajapnyak 15th Block - Tashir Trade Centre | 5 | Hyundai |
| 58 | Erebuni District - Avan-Arinj | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 59 | Kasagh - Parakar | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 61 | Erebuni District - Central Bus Station | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 64 | Nor-Nork 8th block - Yerevan Station | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 65 | Avan - Nazarbekyan District | 11 | Higer |
| 67 | Nazarbekyan District - Erebuni District | 13 | Zhongtong |
| 74 | Davtashen 4th Block - Erebuni Museum | 14 | MAN |
| 77 | Haghtanak District - Nork | 17 | Zhongtong |
| 97 | Nubarashen - Nor-Nork 1st Block | 9 | Zhongtong |
| 99 | South-West District - Prosthesis Centre | 8 | Zhongtong |
| 100 | France Square - Zvartnots Airport | 40 | MAN |
Minibuses
[edit]As of August 2023, all old GAZelle minibuses were replaced by buses or new low-floor GAZelle City minibuses.[4] The new minibuses are operated by "Yerevan Bus" CJSC. The network consists of 11 routes.[8]
| Number | Route | Frequency (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sari Tagh - Zoravar Andranik Metro Station | 7 |
| 22 | Spandaryan Station - South-West District | 11 |
| 24 | Noragyugh - Malkhasiants Street | 10 |
| 26 | Lukashin Street - Nor-Nork 1st Block | 10 |
| 36 | Gadgegortsner Street - Aragats Street | 10 |
| 40 | Nor-Nork 9th Block - Northern Bus Station | 16 |
| 42 | South-West District - Grand Candy Factory | 8 |
| 48 | Zavaryan Street - Thermal Power Plant | 25 |
| 62 | Kanaker - Yerevan Municipality | 15 |
| 67 | Nerkin Charbakh - Astghik Medical Centre | 13 |
| 75 | Energetikneri Banavan - City Pantheon | 10 |
Trolleybuses
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Yerevan has 5 trolleybus lines that use older, mostly high-floor LiAZ trolleybuses and new battery-extended, low-floor Yutong trolleybuses. The new trolleybuses allowed the network to expand using the capability of travelling without contact wires.[12]
| Number | Route | Frequency (minutes) | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jrvezh - Labour Square | 17 | mostly LiAZ |
| 2 | Klaik Trade Centre - Erebuni Museum | 18 | mostly LiAZ |
| 2A | Aeratsia District - Nubarashen Highway | 20 | Yutong |
| 9 | Avan - Circus | 17 | mostly LiAZ |
| 10 | Nor-Nork 5th Block - Barekamutyun Metro Station | 21 | mostly LiAZ |
| 10A | Nor-Nork 5th Block - Davtashen 4th Block | 20 | Yutong |
| 15 | Gevorg Chaush Square - Erebuni Airport | 18 | mostly LiAZ |
Metro
[edit]The Yerevan metro consists of 10 stations on 1 line and a branch. The trains used are modernized Metrovagonmash 81-717/81-714 models. Three of the ten stations are on-ground, while the rest are underground.[13] Stations are old (the newest one built in 1996) and do not have accessibility features. 4G mobile connection is available in the underground stations and in the trains.
Gallery
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MAN bus on route 35 -
Marshal Baghramyan Bus Stop -
Higer bus on route 45 -
Trolleybus and two buses on the Opera bus stop in Yerevan -
LiAZ trolleybus on route 9 on Khanjyan Street -
Hyundai bus on route 57
References
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- ^ "Transport". www.yerevan.am. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Screens to be installed at Yerevan public transport stops". news.am. 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
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- ^ "Տրոլեյբուսներ". Երևանի հասարակական տրանսպորտ. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Yerevan Municipality".
- ^ Emmanuel (2022-04-08). "Yerevan metro in a nutshell [PDF map, costs and tips for how to use it]". Armenia Travel Tips. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "Երթուղային ցանց". www.yerevan.am. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Երևանի մետրոպոլիտեն". yermetro.am (in Armenian). Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Yandex Maps".
- ^ "You can see the movement of public transport using the "Yandex" map". Radar.am. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Էլեկտրատրանսպորտ". yerevan.am. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Մետրոպոլիտեն". Երևանի հասարակական տրանսպորտ. 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2023-09-01.