The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, one of the capital city’s 24 mega development initiatives, is progressing steadily with approximately 60% of the research work now complete. A consultation meeting was held to discuss the project’s operational plan, financing, regulatory infrastructure, and ways to improve coordination among stakeholders.
T. Chinbat, Director of the BRT project, said, “This project to reduce traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar is being implemented with support from the Asian Development Bank. Research is around 60% complete and the design phase is ongoing. Today’s meeting brought together representatives from government ministries, city departments, and key stakeholders to share updates and discuss project progress.”
Karl Fjellstrom, CEO of Far East Mobility, also spoke at the meeting. “We are working on designing the special road bus for Ulaanbaatar,” he said. “Our company has extensive experience in this field and has worked in countries like China, the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines. We’ve conducted site visits to Ulaanbaatar in 2011, 2019, and 2023. With more than 1.5 million people using public transport daily, there is clearly strong demand for a BRT system. Considering the road infrastructure and passenger needs, we believe BRT is a highly suitable solution.”
The BRT system will span a 12.7-kilometer corridor from Ard Ayush Avenue to Ikh Khuree Street, with the capacity to transport 25,000 to 35,000 passengers per day. It will feature 17 stops, with average travel times ranging 15-20 minutes and an average speed of 20–25 km/h. The project is expected to increase overall traffic speed by 12.6%. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026, with operations anticipated to start by early 2028.

Published Date:2025-04-10