PDPU urges consideration of family incomes when revising transport fares

In a statement, the party noted that when revising fares, it is necessary to consider not only the expenses of carriers, but also the impact of the changes on the budgets of low-income and large families, as well as the daily commutes of schoolchildren and students. The PDPU stressed the importance of openly assessing the social consequences of such decisions and explaining their justification to the public.

The party also proposed introducing a separate discounted fare for all schoolchildren, as well as additional support mechanisms for children from socially vulnerable and large families. At the same time, the party backed the initiative to launch "School Bus" services, clarifying that this system should not place an additional financial burden on parents.

The statement was prompted by the release for public discussion of a draft proposing to raise the fare for a single trip paid electronically in Tashkent public transport from 1,700 to 2,500 soums starting October 1.