Armenia transport

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Electric vehicles are often described as “green cars” because their emissions are close to zero. However, their batteries contain toxic and highly flammable materials, and typically last no more than 12 years.

Shortfall in transport fares in Yerevan: fines fail to solve problem

Armenia

December 08, 2025

The government allocated an additional $8 million to the Yerevan city hall to purchase 45 trolleybuses, a plan set before the city budget faced a shortfall.

Yerevan commuters now fined for fare evasion – even those who paid

Armenia

August 30, 2025

Inspectors use special devices to check whether passengers have paid their fare. But Yerevan residents complain that even those who have paid are being fined – not all payment methods can be verified

Yerevan launches public transport checks, fare dodgers to be fined

Armenia

August 05, 2025

City Hall warns that the fine for riding without a ticket is 10,000 drams ($26), and 15,000 drams ($39) if a discounted ticket is used by someone else.