GSP Belgrade

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name = GSP Belgrade
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foundation = 1892
location_city = Belgrade
location_country = Serbia
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key_people = Slaven Tica
area_served = Belgrade
industry = transportation
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num_employees = 7000
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homepage = [http://www.gsp.co.yu/english/main.htm www.gsp.co.yu/]
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CTC Belgrade ( _sr. ГСП Београд) is a public company responsible for suburban public transportation in Belgrade. The acronym "GSP" stands for "Gradsko saobraćajno preduzeće" (Градско саобраћајно предузеће, English: "City Transport Company"). GSP has 7000 employees.

History

Its history dates back to October 14 1892 when the first horse tram line began operating in Belgrade between Slavija Square and Terazije. It was known under the name "Beogradska varoška železnica" (Београдска варошка железница, English: "Belgrade City Rail") [ [http://www.gsp.co.yu/english/beginning.htm Official website of Belgrade Public Transport Company] ] . The first bus line was opened in 1925 and in 1947 the first trolleybuses appeared in Belgrade.

Nowadays, GSP Beograd operates in conjunction with private companies in providing bus transport, using an ITS - Integrated Tariff System [http://www.beograd.org.yu/cms/view.php?id=201637 City Transport (City of Belgrade - Official website)] . Tickets can be purchased at kiosks or from the driver, former being the preferred and cheaper way. Entire traffic grid is divided in two zones. Zone 1 covers most of the urban region of the city, with the second zone surrounding it. Ticket price is higher for single rides that cross the zone boundary. Monthly passes are also available, with discounts for the employed, students, the disabled and pensioners.

There are 132 lines, out of which 12 are tram, 8 are trolleybus and 112 are bus lines. Service operates daily between 4am and midnight, with a limited night bus system. GSP also operates school bus lines, and transportation for the disabled.

It is estimated that around 1000 vehicles are in operation on workdays.Average age of vehicles is around 4.2 years.

References

External links

* [http://www.gsp.co.yu/english/main.htm GSP Beograd]