Yakutsk expands heated bus stops to shield residents from brutal winters

Yakutsk has added ten new heated bus stops this year as part of its ongoing plan to improve public transport. The city now has a total of 51 shelters designed to protect passengers from extreme cold during winter months. The latest installations follow a long-term strategy to upgrade infrastructure in one of the world’s coldest cities. Each year, Yakutsk aims to introduce ten modern heated stops to replace older, less efficient ones.

Official reports confirmed that ten new shelters were completed in 2025. However, claims about an additional eight stops being built in 2026 have been dismissed as incorrect. With the latest additions, the city’s network of heated bus stops now stands at 51. The upgrades provide residents with better protection against harsh winter conditions. Further expansions will continue according to the original annual plan.