BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, August 28. Kyrgyzstan has purchased over 1,000 gas-powered buses in the past two years, and plans to continue modernizing its public transport fleet, the country's President Sadyr Zhaparov said at the opening of a new service center for electric and gas buses in Bishkek, Trend reports via the presidential administration.
“An urgent environmental challenge has emerged. Beyond convenience, the residents of the capital need clean air. Such modern solutions are our responsibility to the future,” Zhaparov noted.
The president also recalled that Trolleybus Depot No. 2 was built in 1971. With support from the Asian Development Bank, 120 new electric buses have been delivered to Bishkek, and the depot has been fully renovated into a modern charging and technical center.
“The new transport complex is one of the largest projects to elevate Bishkek’s public transport system. It will ensure reliable operation of city buses and electric buses, creating conditions for uninterrupted and high-quality passenger service,” the president added.
The 4.7-hectare facility includes repair bays, administrative and utility buildings, auxiliary rooms, and supporting infrastructure. It can simultaneously service up to 150 electric and gas buses, significantly improving the city’s public transport capacity and accessibility.
