Bukhara restricts electric scooters and rickshaws in historic center starting October 1

The restricted zone covers the area from the Ark of Bukhara fortress to the Lyabi-Khauz ensemble, passing by the Poi Kalyan complex and along Haqiqat Street; a map of the zone is attached to the decision. In addition to electric scooters, electric mopeds, and mopeds, the movement of rickshaws, four-wheel bicycles (surreys), and go-karts, as well as horseback and camel riding, will be restricted here.

According to the decision, the number of rickshaws, bicycles, scooters, children's electric cars, and other vehicles not intended for passenger transport has sharply increased in the historic center. Due to their haphazard riding, the safety of tourists has been compromised, and there have been incidents of pedestrian injuries. The decision was made following a proposal by the regional internal affairs department on September 15.

The city internal affairs department, together with the tax inspection and the cultural heritage department, must install signs and road signs at the entrances and exits of the zone, warn citizens and organizations operating in the historic center in advance, and remind them of liability for transporting passengers on vehicles that do not meet requirements. Those operating such vehicles will be advised that they may provide services in designated areas, including the Yangi O'zbekiston and Boqiy Buxoro parks. The departments must report on the work completed by November 1.