The total number of road traffic incidents involving buses in the capital since the start of 2026 reached 521. This information was shared by Bakyt Tabaldiev, the chief engineer of the No. 2 bus station of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport Agency".
Accident Responsibility Breakdown
According to the findings, the responsibility for the accidents was distributed between the drivers of public transport and other road users. The breakdown of fault determination is as follows:
Consequences and Context
When a bus driver is found responsible for an accident, the size of the damage caused to the vehicle must be calculated for reimbursement. Furthermore, depending on the severity of the violation, the driver may face disciplinary actions, such as losing a bonus, receiving a reprimand, or termination.
In addition to the statistics, the representative mentioned three recent accidents involving buses. In one instance, the driver was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. For a second incident, the investigation is ongoing, and for a third, preliminary information suggests the driver suffered a seizure, with circumstances still being determined.
Currently, Bishkek operates 86 bus routes, alongside an additional 26 routes for minibuses serving suburban directions.
