Currently, there are 1567 buses operating on routes in Bishkek, of which 350 are 12 meters long, and the rest are 10.5 meters. Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the city administration, noted that these buses meet the criteria for large-capacity vehicles in the city.
He also reported that there are plans to purchase an additional 625 buses, each 8 meters long, in the near future.
In response to a question about the new 95 Yutong buses, Beyshenbaev clarified that they are currently undergoing customs clearance, and after receiving license plates, they will be put into service.
Regarding the upcoming procurement of new buses and the organization of tenders, he added that all activities will be conducted in accordance with current legislation.
“We will adhere to all established norms in the process. Currently, we are monitoring prices and the technical condition of the buses. As mentioned earlier, the new vehicles will be equipped with air conditioning and will be accessible for people with disabilities,” he concluded.
