Public transport fares increased in Tashkent Region: here are the new rates

Cash fares for public transport in Tashkent Region have been revised and set 30 percent higher than electronic payment fares. The change is stated in a resolution adopted by the Tashkent Regional Council of People's Deputies on July 20, aimed at improving the tariff system for public transport in the region's cities.

The resolution approves new fares for urban bus services operating under gross contract agreements across the region.

Under the new system, all contracted buses will fully implement cashless fare collection. To encourage passengers to use electronic payment methods, cash fares have been set 30 percent higher than electronic fares.

The new system also introduces unlimited hourly, daily, three-month, six-month, and annual fare plans for passengers.

The new fares are as follows:

•  Electronic payment using a transport or bank card – UZS 2,000 (including VAT);
•  Cash payment – UZS 2,600 (including VAT);
•  Baggage transport fee per passenger – UZS 2,600 (including VAT).

Based on these rates, a one-day unlimited pass for buses and electric buses has been set at UZS 8,000. Subscription plans have also been introduced, including UZS 34,000 for five days (22 trips), UZS 68,000 for 10 days (44 trips), UZS 102,000 for 15 days (66 trips), UZS 135,000 for 20 days (88 trips), and UZS 200,000 for 30 days (130 trips). Long-term passes have been priced at UZS 600,000 for 90 days, UZS 1.2 million for 180 days, and UZS 2.4 million for 365 days.

Discounted fares have also been introduced for pensioners, people with disabilities, university students, and school students. For these categories, a one-day pass will cost UZS 4,000, while subscription plans are priced at UZS 17,000 for five days, UZS 34,000 for 10 days, UZS 68,000 for 20 days, and UZS 100,000 for 30 days. Long-term discounted passes will cost UZS 300,000 for 90 days, UZS 600,000 for 180 days, and UZS 1.2 million for 365 days.

In addition, individuals entitled to free public transport under the Law "On Regulating Free Use of Urban Passenger Transport" will receive a 30-day fare plan covering up to 60 trips at no cost.

Under the new system, passengers will be able to reduce the average cost per trip by purchasing subscription passes. Unlike the previous system, fares will be linked to the number of trips allowed within a specified period rather than the number of calendar days.

Earlier, it was reported that, starting September 1, passengers in Tashkent city will be required to pay their fare upon boarding buses under a government resolution aimed at further improving the urban public transport system.