E-ticketing launched in Osh city of Kyrgyzstan

14:21, 25 февраля 2019, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Maria ORLOVA

E-ticketing system was launched in public transport of Osh city. Press service of the city administration reported.

Electronic tickets were introduced in 14 trolley buses of route 1. By the end of the week, it is planned to launch the electronic ticketing system on route 2, and in March — in city buses.

«Terminals of the electronic ticketing system are controlled by a central server that records each passenger. Terminals to replenish the balance of electronic cards were opened at Osh Municipal Motor Transport Enterprise and universities of the city. In the future, replenishment of cards’ balance will be available through electronic wallet. In the future, full introduction of the electronic ticketing system in public transport is planned,» the city administration of Osh told.

The Bishkek City Administration also plans to implement Electronic Ticketing project in 2019. Tender was announced on January 12, 2019. It is planned to implement the project on the basis of public-private partnership.

Introduction of electronic ticketing in Bishkek has been discussed since 2013.