Shymkent Takes a Leap into Modern Public Transport! 🚀
Introducing Electronic Ticketing System in Shymkent Public Transport Starting from October 15th
Get ready to dance with technology, Shymkent, as we step into a new era of transit convenience! During a recent briefing, Deputy Akim of Shymkent, Maksut Isakov, announced the upcoming introduction of an electronic ticketing system for city buses.
This backwards-eliminating step aims to drag the passenger transportation business out from under the covers of the hidden economy. The system, set to roll out mid-November, introduces a tiered fare structure with special cards offering a discounted 70 tenge fare, while a standard ride without the card will cost 100 tenge. The contractor company promises a range of cards designed to suit everyone—including student and school ID holders, and privilege cards offering free rides to eligible passengers.
""We're not just offering a single card," said Maksut Isakov, "there will be several types - standard for everyone, student and school, and special cards giving free rides to passengers in the льготник (privileged) category,"" he added.
Those claiming the right to free rides can obtain their cards at any Public Service Center, while those opting for the fee-based option should brace themselves for a fine of 2 MCI if they chance to evade the new ticketing system. The electronic ticketing system seeks to save money for Shymkent's dedicated city bus commuters. Among other benefits, this system is designed to count only one ride within an hour, leaving your wallet lighter and your commute smoother.
Topping up your card balance? No worries! You can handle that effortlessly using QIWI wallet or bank apps, and the company is also considering introducing QR code payment options. The investment of 1 billion tenge aimed at implementing this smart system is expected to pay off within a span of 5-6 years.
Meanwhile, the transport scheme has also received a bit of an upgrade, with bus routes set for a revamp in the coming days. Let’s roll the dice and see the changes that lie ahead for Shymkent's public transport!
Previously, the sunny city promised a helping hand to more tech-savvy commuters with the launch of free Wi-Fi in public transport services, adding another string to its technological advancements' bow.
(Enrichment Data: The new electronic ticketing system for city buses in Shymkent involves the introduction of electronic fare payment using a smart card system designed to modernize and streamline public transport payments. The fare for a city bus ride is set at 80 tenge per ride. The system includes monthly passes as well as single-use cards for occasional riders. Payment is made via contactless smart cards that passengers can top up in advance. The city administration expects the investment in this electronic ticketing system to pay back within approximately 1.5 years through increased convenience, reduced cash handling costs, and improved fare collection efficiency.)
- The upcoming electronic ticketing system for city buses in Shymkent plans to modernize public transport payments, introducing a new smart card system.
- Maksut Isakov, the Deputy Akim of Shymkent, announced that the new system will offer a tiered fare structure, with a discounted fare of 70 tenge for certain cards and a standard fare of 100 tenge without the card.
- The city administration has allocated an investment of 1 billion tenge for the implementation of this technology, expecting it to pay off within 5-6 years.
- The new ticketing system aims to offer convenience to commuters by providing monthly passes, single-use cards, and QIWI wallet or bank app top-up options, while also reducing cash handling costs and improving fare collection efficiency.
