An event was held to mark the conclusion of a professional development training program implemented at “BakuBus” LLC, aimed at promoting the sustainable development of urban transport and enhancing traffic safety.
The project aimed to improve service quality in urban public transport, increase traffic safety, and develop professional workforce capacity in the field.
The event was attended by Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Rector Vilayet Valiyev, Chairman of the Board of “BakuBus” LLC Hikmat Garibov, staff of AzTU’s Institute of Logistics and Transportation – including training instructors – as well as participants of the training program.
Welcoming the participants, Hikmat Garibov, Chairman of the Board of “BakuBus” LLC, highly appreciated the collaboration with AzTU. He noted that following the initial official meetings with “BakuBus” LLC, a detailed analysis of the company’s workforce needs was conducted by AzTU’s Institute of Logistics and Transportation. The assessment revealed the need to enhance employees’ academic-theoretical knowledge, familiarity with industry terminology, and understanding of the regulatory and legal framework.
AzTU Rector Vilayet Valiyev stated that the training program was implemented within the framework of strategic cooperation established between AzTU and “BakuBus” LLC to support the sustainable development of urban transport, strengthen workforce capacity, and enhance professional knowledge in the field. The Rector also emphasized the importance of expanding such training programs in the future.
Director of AzTU’s Institute of Logistics and Transportation, Fuad Dashdemirov, provided detailed information about the implementation of the training program. He noted that the sessions were conducted by the Institute’s professional academic staff and combined theoretical knowledge with practical approaches. The program covered key concepts in traffic safety, relevant legal and regulatory documents, the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Road Traffic, analysis of road traffic incidents, and theoretical and practical knowledge regarding vehicle safety requirements.
Associate Professor Qasim Manafov of AzTU’s Department of Transport Engineering and Management Technologies provided detailed information about the students’ performance and achievements during the training program.
During the speeches, the collaboration model between AzTU and “BakuBus” was recognized as an effective example of knowledge and experience exchange between higher education institutions and the industry sector, demonstrating tangible results from university–industry cooperation, with plans for continuation in the future.
At the conclusion of the event, certificates were awarded to participants who successfully completed the training program.
