The key facts

  • On October 13, the sanitary condition of bus No. 66 in Tashkent was criticized on Telegram
  • Bus No. 205 was washed and its interior cleaned with special agents
  • Three mechanics fined 10% of their monthly salary; the branch apologized to passengers

Criticism on Telegram leads to inspection

In Tashkent, after criticism of the sanitary condition of a bus operating on route 66 «Massiv Yuldash 17 — Tashkent Railway Station», disciplinary measures were applied to the responsible employees. This was reported by the press service of JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat». According to the company, on October 13 the sanitary condition of bus No. 66, belonging to the «12-bus depot» branch, was criticized on Telegram.

Measures following the inspection

The branch's responsible persons reviewed the complaint. Bus No. 205, after returning from the route, was fully washed at the washing station, and its interior was cleaned using special cleaning agents in accordance with sanitary requirements.

Fines for the mechanics

During the inspection, explanatory talks were held with duty mechanics Kh. Dadakhodjaev, R. Valiev and O. Azimov, who had not paid sufficient attention to the bus's cleanliness when releasing it onto the route, and written explanations were obtained from them. Each of the three mechanics was fined 10 percent of their monthly salary.

Apologies and promises of oversight

JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» stated that it will take the necessary measures for constant monitoring of the sanitary condition of buses and to prevent similar cases from recurring. The «12-bus depot» branch apologized to passengers for the inconvenience caused. Earlier it was reported that in Tashkent a driver was fined for driving with the bus doors open.