The key facts

  • 138,780 protocols for fare evasion on Tashkent buses in January–October 2026
  • 92.4% of protocols were issued to people aged 16–30, 75.9% to men
  • The Ministry of Transport emphasizes the impact of non-payment on bus system funding

Who rides without a ticket most often

The Ministry of Transport has published statistics on fare evasion on Tashkent buses: from January to October 2026, 138,780 administrative protocols were drawn up against passengers who did not pay for their ride. The data is cited by UzNews.uz and Zamon.uz with reference to the ministry.

Age and gender of violators

Most of the protocols were issued to young people: 97,747 (70.4%) were drawn up against passengers aged 18–30, and another 30,533 (22%) against teenagers aged 16–17. In total, the 16–30 age group accounts for 92.4% of all protocols — 128,280 out of 138,780. The distribution by gender is noticeably skewed: 105,272 protocols (75.9%) were issued to men and 33,508 (24.1%) to women.

The ministry's argument

The Ministry of Transport reminded passengers of the need to pay for their rides on time and to follow the rules for using public transport. It emphasized that fare evasion undermines the financial sustainability of the system: incoming funds are needed to keep buses running regularly, maintain their technical condition, pay drivers' wages, and ensure service quality.