Updating the bus fleet and improving the quality of passenger transportation is an important task for creating a comfortable urban environment. Today, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov inspected a new batch of buses delivered to the region.
To date, there are 289 buses in the regional center, 85 of which have been in operation for more than 7 years. To upgrade the fleet, 113 new buses have been leased in recent years, and 4 more units (2 Yutong buses and 2 double–decker buses) were purchased for cash last year.
The work on updating the transport continues. This year, contracts have been signed and payments have been made for the purchase of 28 new buses. Of these, 15 have already been received and were presented today, 10 more are expected on February 14, and the remaining 3 – in June this year.
In addition, 18 more new buses are planned to be purchased this year with 100% subsidization. 2.1 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget for these purposes to subsidize socially significant routes.
It is important to note that when updating the fleet, the wishes of the residents were taken into account – large-capacity buses were purchased. This will reduce travel intervals and make trips more comfortable.
As a result of the measures taken, the share of public transport with a service life of less than 7 years will increase by 14% to 71%. This will significantly improve the quality of passenger transportation in Kostanay and its suburbs.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/933032