He also noted that some routes do not cover residential areas, citing narrow roads as the reason. "In this case, we can use compact Uzbek buses or involve private companies with good minibuses. There are those willing to work in this direction, and we can regulate the fares," he suggested.
Ergeshov also confirmed the existence of transport problems in some residential areas.
He reminded that even on the street where he lives in Pishpek, there is no public transport, despite his status as vice-mayor responsible for transport. "In residential areas where 12.5-meter buses can pass, the situation is not so critical. However, there is a need for 8-meter buses that can enter narrower streets. As part of the recent visit of Mayor Aibek Janishbekovich to China, about 300 buses measuring 8-9 meters, equipped with air conditioning and separate entrances and exits, will be purchased," Aliyev added.
He also emphasized that minibuses are already outdated.
"In modern cities, minibuses are not used. In my opinion, we have already passed this stage. But I myself regularly use buses on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If there are indeed not enough buses on certain routes, we are ready to reconsider this. During peak hours, between 08:00 and 09:00, as well as 19:00 and 21:00, there is indeed a large number of passengers, while at other times the buses are not overcrowded. I conducted a timing study: there are enough lines and bus fleets in the city. By the first quarter of 2026, we will solve all transport problems in residential areas. We need about 300 additional short buses," the vice-mayor noted.
He added that the city hall will direct buses where they are truly needed, not at the request of deputies.
"Unfortunately, there are cases when deputies, living in a certain area, start making requests: 'Install speed bumps,' 'Make a traffic light,' 'Clean the river.' This should not be a personal whim of the deputies. Some routes are indeed unprofitable. For example, on L. Tolstoy Street, only 3-4 families, about 20 people, demand that buses come to them. Decisions on such issues are made collectively," Aliyev added.
In response, Ergeshov noted that these are not the demands of the deputies, but of local residents.
