Passenger safety became one of the central themes of the road safety forum in Osh. Speaking to the participants, Lieutenant Colonel Bahram Saitkhodzhaev, Chief of Staff of the GUOBDD of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasized the importance of using only legal carriers.
Crimes and traffic accident statistics
Cases of serious crimes were cited as arguments in favor of licensing. Specifically, in the Issyk-Kul region, a girl became a murder victim after using taxi services. As Saitkhodzhaev reported, the driver of that vehicle had previously been convicted of murder and rape.
"When getting into a taxi, ask the driver for a license, and during the winter period, also pay attention to the condition of the vehicle's tires. A license is not issued without reason. It is obtained by drivers who have at least three years of experience and no convictions for serious crimes."
In addition to criminal aspects, the operation of illegal carriers directly affects the level of road traffic injuries. Statistics for the first nine months of 2026 demonstrate the serious consequences of taxi involvement in accidents.
Consequences of traffic accidents for 9 months of 2026
The main goal of implementing the mandatory licensing system is to strengthen control over drivers and verify their data. Vice-Mayor of the city Ernist Toltoev and city kazy Ubaidulla azhy Sarybaev also attended the forum in Osh.
