Work is being carried out systematically to provide convenient and modern public transport services to residents in Shymkent. In accordance with the terms of the contracts concluded with carriers, updating the transport fleet is one of the priority tasks.

This year, 58 new buses were purchased for this purpose and put into service for the benefit of city residents. Of these, 28 are minibuses serving remote microdistricts and residential areas, and 30 are modern vehicles with high passenger capacity. All vehicles are equipped with ventilation, video surveillance systems, navigation, a modern payment network, and devices for passengers with disabilities.

The city's mayor, G. Syzdykbekov, noted that the modernization of public transport is one of the main priorities and instructed those responsible to closely monitor the cleanliness of buses and strictly adhere to the traffic schedule so that residents can use transport safely and comfortably.

In general, it is planned to introduce environmentally friendly and modern types of transport in the city. Shymkent Bus LLP plans to gradually deliver 179 new buses running on gas-methane fuel. 30-40 units will be put into operation at each stage, and this initiative will not only improve the quality of service for passengers, but also have a positive impact on the environmental situation in the city.

Current situation and indicators

Today, 984 buses on 82 regular routes in Shymkent serve passengers daily. 79 of them are approved as socially important routes. The service is provided by 11 transport companies. The total number of city buses is 1,173 units.

In order to sustainably develop the city's transport system, comprehensive measures have been taken and the "Avtobys" system has been introduced. This system includes modern technologies such as electronic ticketing, dispatching, passenger flow control, and real-time reporting.

In the first 7 months of this year, more than 49.8 million passengers were transported by public transport.

Of the existing buses, 615 use compressed gas-methane fuel, while 558 run on diesel fuel.

Route network improvement and new comprehensive scheme

The rapid development of the city's territory - due to the opening of new residential complexes and large industrial zones, the expansion of road infrastructure - has necessitated a review of the route network. In this regard, a new comprehensive scheme for the development of passenger transport will be developed in 2025.

Modernizing public transport is not limited to purchasing new buses, it is a comprehensive work aimed at developing the city's infrastructure, improving the environment, and creating conditions for residents to receive quality services. These measures taken in Shymkent will form the basis for creating a passenger-friendly, environmentally friendly, and modern transport system in the future.