Digital Control Catches Thousands of Fare Evaders in Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Tashkent has launched a large-scale campaign to combat fare evasion in public transport. Thanks to the transition to a digital monitoring format, inspectors can now identify "problematic" routes in real-time, which has already led to a sharp increase in the number of fines issued.
According to the Transport Control Inspection, 32.4 thousand fare evaders were identified in the capital in the first quarter of 2026 alone. Administrative protocols were filed for each case. The implementation of IT solutions allowed inspectors to selectively strengthen enforcement: since the beginning of the year, raids have been conducted on 28 routes. The results were immediate, with a noticeable increase in official fare payment transactions on these lines.
Transport authorities remind the public that paying the fare is a legal obligation for every passenger, not a choice. Ignoring the rules costs violators 41,200 soums (under Article 144-5 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan). The statistics are telling: while 26.5 thousand people were reported held accountable in March, this figure continues to rise by April, confirming the authorities' serious intent to bring order to the passenger transport system.
Transport authorities remind the public that paying the fare is a legal obligation for every passenger, not a choice. Ignoring the rules costs violators 41,200 soums (under Article 144-5 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan). The statistics are telling: while 26.5 thousand people were reported held accountable in March, this figure continues to rise by April, confirming the authorities' serious intent to bring order to the passenger transport system.
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