Since 2014, together with our partner companies who hold leading positions and high authority worldwide, we have presented numerous projects of strategic importance. These companies create significant economic wealth in the modern world and implement innovative projects.
It is vital to rapidly initiate urban decompression and development throughout Tbilisi and all of Georgia. It is especially necessary to begin and timely complete key projects in our capital, such as the construction of multi-story parking systems, the development of bike lanes, the promotion of cycling culture, and the establishment and effective management of bicycle systems.
Developing a tram system is critical for the city’s vitality, requiring efficient infrastructural works. Furthermore, bus payment systems must be updated promptly, and innovative technologies should be integrated across the entire public transport network.
Our goal is to develop the overall infrastructure through these impressive and rational projects, making Tbilisi and all of Georgia more attractive to tourists. We have brought numerous solid companies to Georgia that are ready to implement the most ambitious projects alongside us, thereby creating additional jobs.
Each project we undertake, both in the capital and the regions, is carried out within the “Smart City” framework. It is essential for city officials to realize these strategic projects within the Smart City concept in Tbilisi and several other Georgian cities.
Together as a society, we must be able to build and develop 21st-century cities in a way that preserves the historic architectural integrity of the city while maximizing the use of the world’s most advanced technologies. I will repeat many times and emphasize that the 21st century is not the era of black SUVs, poor taste, or outdated Soviet-style stagnant thinking; it is the century of opportunity, innovative technologies, and the highest level of human development.
The current ticketing system in Tbilisi does not meet modern requirements. That is precisely why we have been collaborating with “R@G,” the best company in Europe, for a long time. The company has successfully implemented ticketing systems in many cities around the world. The company’s leadership has visited Tbilisi twice this year.
They held meetings at the Tbilisi City Hall, with the Tbilisi Transport Company, and with banks. The presentation delivered by the company earned approval everywhere. The products they manufacture are of the highest quality.
The company manufactures all the equipment necessary for creating a modern electronic ticketing system and, at the same time, provides the software support. Implementing this system will fully streamline the financial side, significantly increase the level of passenger service, and greatly simplify operations for the transport company, providing a substantial economic effect during management. The company “R@G” guarantees that it will establish the most modern electronic ticketing system in our city, equipped with the best hardware and software.
Currently, there are many so-called duplicated bus routes within Tbilisi’s existing transit lines. Several bus routes pass through the same street, which significantly increases the transport company’s expenses. Establishing special transfer terminals in the city is the best solution for the optimal use of transport resources, significantly reducing the company’s transportation costs, partially resolving the traffic congestion problem, and decreasing exhaust emissions.
As you can see, the establishment of such terminals can bring significant benefits to the city. It is justified from every perspective and is implemented in almost all European cities. Shown above is the current bus route map, and below is how those lines can be optimized. It is not difficult to imagine the scale of financial savings we are talking about.
Establishing a modern European-style transit enterprise for buses is of vital importance.
It is essential to transition the bus fleet to a modern management system. Today, in Europe, bus fleet management is handled entirely from a central dispatch center.
In this setup, the movement of buses is systematically monitored and controlled in real-time. This centralized approach allows for the precise regulation of bus traffic and the intervals between vehicles, ensuring a reliable and efficient service for passengers.
Creating a modern organizational structure, receiving and processing all operational and technical data in real-time, and transitioning to other advanced management systems allows for the maximum elimination of errors. In today’s modern world, bus companies almost everywhere have been handed over to private companies for management. This method has proven more effective, significantly increasing service quality while simultaneously reducing costs.
A modern city is unimaginable today without electric buses. We believe that a few-kilometer stretch of road can be found in our city for a small number of autonomous electric buses, which, though few, are so essential for the city’s modern image.
We have connections with companies that operate this type of transport and possess extensive experience. Environmentally friendly and silent transport will grace our city and significantly contribute to the popularization of electric transport among the population.
Implementing the measures we have listed above will significantly contribute to the development of municipal transport in Tbilisi. It will improve the quality of service for the population, reduce traffic congestion, and make our city ecologically cleaner. Together, we must build the Tbilisi of the future and the Georgia of the future—a nation that stands alongside European states in its level of development.
Founder of the investment company Iveria Motors, Giorgi Kishmaria.