Salvador Ebuses (WB-P507029)

Countries
  • Brazil
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
City of Salvador
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Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Voting Date
Sep 25, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of El Salvador
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Transport
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 75.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 93.75 million
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Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Oct 23, 2025

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Project Description
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According to the WB, the Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve quality, reduce emissions and enhance the city’s capacity to manage its transport system. This MPA Phase 2 Project, aligned with the Program’s long-term objectives, will advance the decarbonization and modernization of Salvador’s public transport system. It will improve service quality and operational efficiency through the deployment of approximately 100 e-buses in BRT corridors and the construction of two advanced charging hubs. The Project also includes upgrades to BRT infrastructure to enhance safety, accessibility, and climate resilience, along with complementary investments in cycling networks and cutting-edge technologies such as smart traffic lights and traffic monitoring systems supported by digital platforms for real-time service performance monitoring. In parallel, it will strengthen institutional and operational capacity through targeted workforce development programs, emphasizing gender inclusion and diversity in the transport sector.

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As stated in the Concept Environmental and Social Review Summary published by the WB, the Total Project Cost is 93,750,000.00


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