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Ürümqi BRT | |||
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Overview | |||
Locale | Ürümqi | ||
Transit type | Bus rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 4 | ||
Number of stations | 66 | ||
Daily ridership | 35,000 [1] | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | 2011 | ||
Operator(s) | Ürümqi Public Transport Group | ||
Number of vehicles | 552 [2] | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 42.2 kilometers (26.2 mi) | ||
Average speed | 17.2 km/h [3] | ||
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