{"id":7891,"date":"2026-09-10T13:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gis.si\/?p=7891"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:30:19","slug":"baunow-driving-change-in-kocevje-greener-and-more-accessible-e-mobility-in-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gis.si\/en\/2026\/09\/10\/baunow-driving-change-in-kocevje-greener-and-more-accessible-e-mobility-in-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"BauNOW driving change in Ko\u010devje:  Greener and more accessible e-mobility in the region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>How can green mobility investments make everyday life easier for elderly and vulnerable residents? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within the project BauNOW, the project team focused on developing e-mobility solutions that combine sustainability with social inclusion In the Slovenian pilot area of Ko\u010devje. Together with the Municipality of Ko\u010devje, they worked on two key actions: upgrading local volunteer transport services with 2 new electric vehicles and assessing the actual mobility needs of elderly and mobility-impaired residents.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand how local transport services can support vulnerable groups, a targeted survey was carried out among elderly people, persons with reduced mobility and other residents in need of assistance. The survey evaluated the municipality\u2019s pilot e-service \u00bbKo\u010devski kavalir\u00ab, launched during the 2025 European Mobility Week to provide free rides in the town centre.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 74 respondents participated in the survey, including retirement home residents, health centre users, pensioners and volunteers. The message from users was clear: accessible local transport is a necessity. The survey revealed that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>half of respondents would use the service regularly,<\/li>\n<li>three quarters would prefer to book rides by phone,<\/li>\n<li>users who had already tested the service reported a very high level of satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Respondents most frequently mentioned trips to grocery stores, medical appointments, public institutions and the cemetery, while many also highlighted leisure destinations such as Rudnik Lake. This shows that mobility is not only about reaching essential services, but also about maintaining independence, social contact and quality of life. The survey results now provide the Municipality of Ko\u010devje with valuable guidance for the further development and expansion of assisted local transport.<\/p>\n<p>A major milestone of the BauNow pilot was reached on 23 January 2026, when two new electric vehicles were officially handed over to the Ko\u010devje branch of the association Sopotniki, which provides free volunteer rides for elderly people and persons with mobility or sensory impairments. The ceremonial public handover brought together municipal representatives, Mayor of Ko\u010devje Gregor Ko\u0161ir, Sopotniki Director Marko Zevnik, BauNow project partners, volunteers and local media.<\/p>\n<p>Financed through BauNow, the new electric vehicles will significantly improve the comfort, reliability and energy efficiency of the service by offering easier access, more interior space and suitable performance for daily rides across the wider Ko\u010devje area, including dispersed rural settlements.<\/p>\n<p>The investment arrives at the right time. In 2025 alone, Sopotniki volunteers in Ko\u010devje completed around 1,700 free rides, drove nearly 41,000 kilometres, and provided support to 760 regular users. These figures clearly demonstrate that sustainable mobility solutions can have a direct and measurable human impact when they are built around real community needs.<\/p>\n<p>By linking electric vehicles, volunteer transport, municipal planning and direct user feedback, the BauNow pilot in Ko\u010devje is becoming a strong example of how the green transition can also be inclusive, practical and people-centred.<\/p>\n<p>Project BauNow has been extended by six months and will now end on 31. 3. 2027.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-large wp-image-7879\" src=\"https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-large wp-image-7877\" src=\"https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gis.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can green mobility investments make everyday life easier for elderly and vulnerable residents? Within the project BauNOW, the project team focused on developing e-mobility solutions that combine sustainability with social inclusion In the Slovenian pilot area of Ko\u010devje. 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