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On October 29, Tashkent khokim Shavkat Umurzakov signed a resolution on organizing dedicated bus lanes on four streets of the capital with a total length of 17.9 km. The work will take place on Mukimi, Karatosh and Kukcha Darvoza, Parkent streets and Mirzo Ulugbek avenue. JSC Toshkent Invest kompaniyasi has been designated as the customer, with funding from bank loans and the khokimiyat's funds.
Aziz KarimovJSC Toshshahartranskhizmat responded to passengers' complaints about overly loud advertising on Tashkent buses: the company held a meeting with the lessee of the advertising spaces and recommended lowering the volume of the clips. The matter has been taken under control.
Sevara AzamovaFrom October 25, temporary traffic restrictions are in effect in Tashkent on two sections — in the Sergeli and Yunusabad districts — where dedicated BRT bus lanes with a total length of about 2.8 km are being built. The roads are not fully closed: the works are taking place in the central part of the roadway.
Aziz KarimovThe press service of the Center for Traffic Organization announced the opening of a new section of dedicated bus lane on Shakhrisabz street about 1 km long — from Amir Temur avenue to Makhtumkuli street. The continuous BRT line on Shota Rustaveli and Shakhrisabz streets has reached almost 8 km. In the future, the corridor is planned to be extended, linking the Sergeli and Yunusabad districts.
Otabek YusupovToshshahartransxizmat responded to passenger complaints about loud advertising on public transport monitors. The monitors were leased to an entrepreneur through the E-auksion platform. After a meeting with the lessee, instructions were given to lower the volume of the clips and avoid excessive noise.
Sevara AzamovaInfectious disease physician Andrey Pozdnyakov said that the drug-resistant tuberculosis strain EurA1.1 can be contracted in any crowded place, including public transport, but the probability of infection on the metro is low. The strain is resistant to first- and second-line drugs, yet it does not have increased pathogenicity, and the specialist called the panic groundless.
Javlon TursunovOver the past year, more than 113,000 administrative protocols were drawn up against fare evaders in Tashkent, and 2.7 billion soums in fines were collected. 98% of those who did not pay are people under 30. The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan has developed a proposal to increase the current fine of 44,000 soums fivefold; the matter is being coordinated with other agencies.
Sevara AzamovaThe Tashkent Center for Traffic Organization reported the launch of cameras on a 2.4 km section of Lutfi Street in the Chilanzar district. They record driving into, stopping and parking on the dedicated 'A' lane and bicycle paths. Previously, cameras were installed on Fergana Highway.
Sevara AzamovaTashkent authorities reported reducing the average bus interval from 13 to 8–10 minutes, plans to purchase 200 electric buses and 100 buses by private carriers by the end of 2026. Night routes, promised by the end of 2025, have still not been launched — entrepreneurs' proposals are being studied.
Javlon TursunovAfter a critical social media complaint, JSC 'Toshshahartransxizmat' reviewed the incident: on October 17, 2026, at around 21:00, the driver of route No. 13 bus played loud music in the cabin. The driver gave a written explanation and was warned of strict measures if it happens again.
Javlon TursunovThe government of England has given local authorities new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses: fines of up to £100 for loud music, littering, vaping and threats. A nationwide campaign for rail passengers, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is also being launched. The campaign is backed by unions and Transport Focus, but the opposition and experts doubt enforcement.
Aziz KarimovFollowing passenger requests, bus route No. 100 has been changed so that it passes through Dilsaroy street. Bus route No. 58 has been shortened to the 'Darkhon maydoni' stop due to the limited capacity of the 'Ekskavator zavod' stop on Bolshaya Darkhonskaya street.
Sevara AzamovaThe Tashkent city khokimiyat announced plans to build 17.9 km of dedicated bus lanes on Mukimi Street, Karatosh and Kukcha Darvoza streets, Parkent Street and Mirzo Ulugbek Avenue. Developing the design documentation will preliminarily require about 6.5 billion soums from the City Development Fund. The khokim's decision has been signed, and designers and contractors will be selected on a competitive basis.
Sevara AzamovaThe Tashkent khokimiyat announced plans to create dedicated bus lanes (BRT-style) on Mukimi, Karatash and Kukcha Darvoza, Parkent streets and Mirzo Ulugbek avenue. Previously, a tram ran along these routes, closed in May 2016. The development of design documentation will preliminarily require about 6.5 billion soums from the City Development Fund.
Javlon TursunovTashkent's Road Traffic Organization Center reported the installation of cameras on dedicated public transport lanes on Fergana yuli street. A 6 km section in both directions is equipped with cameras; violations are recorded from 6:00 to 23:00. Cameras will gradually appear on other streets of the city as well.
Sevara AzamovaAfter criticism on Telegram of the sanitary condition of bus No. 66 in Tashkent, JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» conducted an inspection. Bus No. 205 was washed and its interior disinfected, and three duty mechanics were fined 10% of their monthly salary. The «12-avtobusny park» branch apologized to passengers.
Sevara AzamovaIn Tashkent, cameras have appeared on Fargona yuli street monitoring traffic on dedicated 'A' bus lanes. They cover a 6 km section in both directions. The cameras are also being installed in stages on other streets of the capital. Traffic on 'A' lanes for vehicles without the corresponding right is prohibited from 06:00 to 23:00.
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