Uzbekistan

Tashkent records over 146,000 fare evasion violations

Tashkent records over 146,000 fare evasion violations
Tashkent records over 146,000 fare evasion violations / Photo: Still from video.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 146,537 administrative reports have been issued in Tashkent since the beginning of 2026 for failure to pay public transport fares. The press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport reported this.

From 1 to 9 November, 7,757 reports were issued, averaging around 862 per day.

The number of recorded violations has increased over the past four months. A total of 10,843 reports were issued in August, 20,286 in September, 25,596 in October and 7,757 in the first nine days of November.

Enhanced inspection and enforcement operations are being carried out in the capital to detect violations and improve fare payment discipline.

Inspectors from the state institution Monitoring and Control of Passenger Transport in Tashkent check whether passengers have paid their fares on buses. When violations are identified, they issue administrative reports in accordance with established procedures.

Passengers are also given guidance on using the electronic fare payment system and the need to pay their fares on time.

Akbarjon Abrorjonov
Akbarjon Abrorjonov

Akbarjon Abrorjonov is a young journalist who joined UzDaily as a freelance contributor in May 2026. He writes articles in both Russian and English, covering news and developments for the publication.