Modern buses are operating on the streets of Urgench

With the growing activity of the population and the rapid development of tourism in the Khorezm region, transport services are also being improved. For this purpose, the enterprise “Bunyod Yo‘lovchi Tashish” is purchasing 80 modern buses worth almost 8 million dollars. To date, 50 of them have already been delivered.

During his visit to the region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with the conditions being created for the convenience of the population.

The new buses meet the Euro-5 environmental standards and are designed to carry 70 passengers. Due to their low-floor design, they are convenient for the elderly and people with disabilities. The buses are equipped with Wi-Fi and video surveillance systems. Citizens are satisfied with such comfortable public transportation.

Previously, each small-capacity bus carried 200–300 people a day, whereas a new bus now serves up to 1,000 passengers. Travel intervals have been halved — down to 5–12 minutes, which has increased public transport usage in the city of Urgench to 38 percent.

Most importantly, the improved conditions help eliminate the shortage of transport and reduce street congestion, ensuring the free movement of citizens.

To cover areas with limited access to public transportation, the delivery of another 30 buses is planned in the near future.

The head of state gave instructions to effectively connect districts with the public transport system, make routes more convenient, focus on road repairs, improve driver qualifications, and enhance the quality of technical maintenance. It was noted that all of this is an important factor in extending the service life of the buses.