Bactericidal recyclers in transport

340 buses and trolleybuses in the capital have been fitted with air disinfection equipment to protect passengers from viruses and bacteria and prevent their spread. A total of 680 bactericidal air purifiers have been installed, and the procurement of a new batch of devices to equip all transport units will be launched soon.

The action of equipping public transport units with recyclers comes in response to public health challenges in the context of the pandemic and is one of the public transport health safety measures recommended by experts based on the analysis of international best practices to combat the spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases.

Ultraviolet bactericidal recyclers are designed to disinfect air in the presence of people. It is used in medical, sports and industrial premises and public institutions. It is an effective means of preventing and combating airborne infections.

The devices were purchased and installed as part of the "MOVE IT like Lublin" project, a sustainable development initiative for public transport in Chisinau.

The funding from the European Union totals over 1 590 000 lei.