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2024: Creation of Russia's first cable taxi

In the Tver region on September 16, 2024, work began on the development of the first city cable taxi in Russia. The initiative is being implemented within the framework of an agreement signed between the manufacturer of cable cars "Ruslet" and the Moscow Polytechnic University, and is aimed at creating an innovative cable transport system with fully controlled rolling stock.

According to Interfax, the project will be implemented at the Ruslet production site - the TverKanatDor plant, located in the Emmauss special economic zone of the Tver region. Rusleta General Director Dmitry Sidorovich described the cable taxi as a hybrid of a traditional cable car and a fully controlled system, where each cabin is equipped with its own drive and is able to move autonomously.

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We will be able to turn cable cars, known for their traditional use, into "green" green transport for megacities. Together with the Moscow Polytechnic, we will offer Moscow transport and other regions such an effective means of transportation, - said Sidorovich.

A key feature of the new transport system is the ability to call the cabin on demand. "Smart" rolling stock has the functions of acceleration, braking, stopping at the necessary stations and opening doors. Moreover, the system is capable of passing stops that are not required by passengers, which increases the efficiency of movement.

Among the advantages of a cable taxi, Sidorovich highlighted zero emissions, high capacity and the ability to cover significant areas thanks to an extensive network. An important aspect is also the speed of designing and installing the system even on complex reliefs.

The project aims to transform the traditional view of cable cars by adapting them for use as sustainable transport in major cities. This solution is of particular value for areas where trams or trolleybuses cannot be used, but there is a need for environmentally friendly transport.^[1]

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