Mahdi Esmaeilpour

Mahdi Esmaeilpour is a prominent figure in urban transportation in Tehran, known for his role in the city's efforts to modernize its public transit system. Recently, he was in the news following the launch of a comprehensive electric and clean transportation plan, which included the inauguration of Tehran's first fully electric bus line. This initiative aims to reduce pollution and improve the efficiency of public transport in the capital. Esmaeilpour has been actively addressing concerns and misinformation about the electric buses, specifically rumors suggesting they operate on dual fuel, clarifying that the buses are entirely electric and only utilize diesel for auxiliary heating during extremely cold weather.