13 September 2026, 15:30
In Mykolaiv, some public transit vehicles have been switched to generators
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PHOTO: Collage by Intent
In Mykolaiv, power outages caused by damage to power equipment inflicted by Russian troops have disrupted the operation of public transit.
This was reported by “Mykolaivelektrotrans,” a municipal enterprise of the Mykolaiv City Council.
Due to the technical characteristics of electric public transportation, service of “ Dnipro” trolleybuses has been temporarily suspended. Instead, all available PTS trolleybuses with a range of up to 20 kilometers will be deployed on the routes.
To power and recharge these vehicles, the enterprise will use alternative power sources —diesel generators.
In addition, one of the trolleybuses—No. 0027—was damaged in the attack. Its windows were shattered.
PHOTO: Municipal Enterprise "Mykolaivelektrotrans"
Trams will currently run according to the schedules of JSC “Mykolaivoblenergo”—during periods when the city has electricity.
Separately, “Mykolaivelektrotrans” announced changes to trolleybus route No. 8. Today, the trolleybus will run from the “Matviivka” terminal to the Railroad Station and back without stopping at the cemetery.
Passengers are asked to pay close attention to the direction of travel. Drivers will also announce the route and final stop during the trip.
The company noted that as the situation stabilizes, the fleet will gradually return to city routes. They promise to provide further updates on any changes.
