Uzbekistan has taken another big step toward cleaner urban mobility with the arrival of 202 new Yutong electric buses in Tashkent. The delivery was marked at a formal ceremony attended by the city’s mayor and Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov, underscoring the government’s push to modernize public transport and cut emissions in the capital.
Officials highlighted how the new fleet will immediately strengthen passenger service quality while advancing environmental goals. According to local reporting, recent upgrades to Tashkent’s bus fleet have already reduced harmful emissions by over 93 tons per month—a trend the new electric buses are expected to accelerate as they enter daily operations.
The buses, manufactured by China’s Yutong, reflect a broader strategy: by 2030, electric buses are planned to make up 50% of Tashkent’s public transport fleet. That target aligns with the city’s ecological and transport strategy to improve air quality, reliability, and rider comfort across a fast-growing metropolis.
202 New Electric Yutong Buses For Uzbekistan
While technical specifications of this batch weren’t detailed publicly at the ceremony, Yutong’s recent deliveries to Tashkent and the region typically feature modern safety and accessibility systems, fast-charging capability, and energy-efficient drivetrains—attributes that help cities shift away from diesel without compromising service standards. Local operator Toshshahartranskhizmat (Tashbus) will integrate the vehicles into its network to boost capacity on busy routes.
This latest shipment builds on a multi-year relationship between Uzbekistan and Yutong. In 2023, industry coverage noted a major program involving hundreds of electric and CNG buses for Tashkent, part of the city’s first large-scale “new energy” order and an early signal of its electrification ambitions. Those vehicles included 12-meter battery-electric models adapted for local climate conditions, such as independent liquid-cooled battery systems and high-power air conditioning.
Beyond climate benefits, the rollout is intended to deliver practical improvements for riders: quieter buses, smoother acceleration in stop-and-go traffic, and lower operating costs that can support more frequent and reliable service. For city managers, a larger electric fleet can also simplify compliance with air-quality standards and reduce exposure to volatile diesel prices.
Taken together, the 202 electric buses represent both an immediate capacity increase and a visible milestone in Tashkent’s decarbonization journey. With a clear 2030 target and a growing base of electric vehicles already in service, Uzbekistan is positioning its capital as a Central Asian leader in urban e-mobility—one route, and one charge, at a time.