Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junaelyiev met with municipal public transport drivers at depot #2 to discuss the ongoing transition to a cashless fare payment system. The discussion focused on implementation and addressed any challenges drivers were facing. Notably, the city recorded 720,000 cashless payments for transit on a single day, indicating a rapid adoption of the new system by commuters. This substantial number suggests significant progress in modernizing the city’s transportation infrastructure. The mayor’s meeting aimed to ensure a smooth transition for both drivers and passengers. The shift towards cashless payments is intended to improve efficiency and transparency in the public transport sector. This initiative represents a key step in Bishkek’s efforts to become a more digitally advanced city.