He noted that there are 2,660 public transport drivers working in Bishkek.
Ömürzakov emphasized that on the roads, one can encounter both conscientious and negligent drivers. In 2025, 18 meetings were organized with the participation of the leaders of the Patrol Police and the State Traffic Safety Department (GUOBDD), aimed at discussing compliance with traffic rules.
“However, it should be remembered that bus drivers are not the only participants in traffic. We regularly analyze the situation in collaboration with the Patrol Police, and the results show that in 70% of traffic accidents involving buses, other participants, particularly car drivers, are at fault,” he noted.
Furthermore, the chief engineer reported that in 30% of cases when accidents occur, bus drivers may lose their bonuses. A commission conducts an investigation to determine the degree of fault, and if necessary, the driver is responsible for repairing the damaged bus at their own expense. If they do not have the funds for the repair, the costs are deducted from their salary, and the bus is restored to working condition.
