A monorail construction project is being discussed in Bishkek. The proposal came from representatives of the Chinese company BYD, which specializes in technology and is headquartered in Shenzhen.
Project details and SkyShuttle
Bishkek Deputy Mayor for Housing and Communal Services Ramiz Aliev met with BYD representatives. During the negotiations, the SkyShuttle automated transport system was presented. The parties discussed key aspects of the idea's implementation: construction methods, operational procedures, and financing mechanisms.
Currently, the project is in the discussion stage. To further develop the initiative, the parties agreed to form a working group and conduct a survey of the proposed route, which could run along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.
Context
BYD is a Chinese company founded in 1995. The project is being considered for the city of Bishkek, which, according to 2025 data, has a population of approximately 1.19 million people.
