Balgarianovinite.com An environmental association called For the Earth insists on a comprehensive policy combining stricter emissions controls, renewal of Bulgaria’s vehicle fleet, expansion of public transport and measures to reduce excessive reliance on private cars. The organization made the call following an analysis of Bulgaria’s vehicle fleet based on publicly available data.
For the Earth identified the age of the country’s vehicle fleet as a major concern, noting that more than half of all vehicles are over 20 years old, while diesel-powered vehicles still account for nearly half of the entire fleet. Electric vehicles make up less than 1% of the fleet, demonstrating the slow transition to cleaner transport, the association said.
As of May 1, 2026, more than 4.42 million motor vehicles were registered in Bulgaria. This represents a significant increase compared with 2024 and 2020, when there were 4.18 million and 3.81 million registered vehicles respectively, the experts said. The pace of motorization is accelerating, with Bulgaria now having more than eight cars for every 10 adult residents, according to the organization. It believes that if the trend continues, the number of vehicles could eventually exceed the number of adult citizens.
The findings highlight the need for active policies to curb motorization, reduce dependence on old and highly polluting vehicles, and significantly strengthen the technical inspection regime for vehicles, the association commented.
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