The key facts

  • 80% of Bukhara residents commute to work and study by private car due to insufficient development of public transport
  • The President instructed to accelerate the purchase of an additional 120 buses for the region
  • Residents of 55 mahallas in the region are awaiting centralized drinking water supply — specific deadlines were ordered to be set

Transport and directives for Bukhara region

According to Zamon.uz, in Bukhara, due to insufficient development of public transport, 80 percent of the population travels to work, study, and daily errands by private car. At a meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set the task of accelerating the procurement of an additional 120 buses needed for the region.

What else was discussed at the meeting

Beyond transport, the meeting covered a number of related urban development issues. It was emphasized that tourists' first impression of Bukhara begins with the surroundings of the airport and railway stations, so officials in charge were instructed to improve the quality of service and amenities in these areas. Separate attention was given to greening: tree species should be selected with the climate and Bukhara's historic appearance in mind, existing trees should be properly maintained, and a unified approach to landscaping roadside areas should be ensured.

Water and housing

It was reported that residents of 55 mahallas in the region are awaiting centralized drinking water supply. The President instructed to set specific deadlines for delivering water to these mahallas and to solve the problem. In addition, the task was set to accelerate the construction of residential areas in order to meet the housing needs of families in the region.