TASHKENT, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — In Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, eco-friendly transportation has gained favor from local residents. With more electric buses produced by the Chinese manufacturer Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. put into operation, Tashkent has further renewed its urban appearance.
“My friends from abroad have come to see me, and they were surprised when they saw our electric buses. They particularly noticed how comfortable and quiet these buses are,” said Hadicha Usmanova, a student living in the city.
The electric buses have not only provided convenience to passengers, but also contributed to the city’s environmental protection.
“I hardly used ground public transport, because the smell of fuel makes me very sick. By switching to electric buses, the problem was solved. It will be great if Uzbekistan gradually and completely switches to eco-friendly transport,” said Nurbibi Gulyamova, a pensioner from Tashkent.
In 2023, Yutong Bus and JSC “Toshshahartransxizmat,” the capital city’s authorized organization for passenger transportation, concluded an order for a total of 800 buses, 300 of which are electrically powered and the other 500 powered by natural gas. The deal marked a record high in the export of buses from China to Uzbekistan.