How the Eurasia Bus Changed the Mornings of Rural Schoolchildren in Iyri-Suu

Сергей Мацера Education / Sulukta / Exclusive
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In Iyri-Suu, a new project has been launched — school buses provided by the autonomous non-profit organization "Eurasia."

According to the information from the local council, headed by Sovetbek Karaev, the buses were delivered in 2024 and now reliably transport students. "The bus servicing the Uson Uulu Janish Secondary School was provided by the organization 'Eurasia.' It operates smoothly, allowing children to reach school from remote areas located 5–6 kilometers away. The fuel expenses are covered by the village council, while the driver's salary is paid by the parents," explained Karaev.

The school director, Nurjamal Mamatova, added that the bus transports children from two distant villages. "Since September last year, the bus has been transporting about 50 students who come to us from Boto-Moynok and Jiyde. These settlements are far apart, and there are no residential houses along the way, only wastelands. In winter, it was especially difficult for children to get to school. Now, thanks to this route, the journey has become much easier. Our school has 508 students," noted Mamatova.
Gul'dana Aitmatova, the mother of one of the students from Jiyde, also shared positive changes. "Now my child goes to school by bus. Previously, during the winter and rainy periods, children had to walk along a dark road, which created dangerous situations. With the bus, it has become much safer and calmer. The fuel expenses are covered by the village council, and we, the parents, help with the driver's salary," she said.

Kamchybek Topchubaev, the bus driver, talked about his job. "I started working as a driver last year. I leave Boto-Moynok at 6:50 AM, pick up the children, and take them to school. At 7:30, I head to the upper part of Jiyde to pick up the remaining students. In the evening, starting at 6:00 PM, I take the children back home. About 90 students use the bus every day, the farthest of whom live 5–6 kilometers from the educational institution," he shared.

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