ADB–CDIA Kicks Off Preparatory Work for the Tashkent Green Mobility Project

July 29, 2026

ADB, with funding support from CDIA, officially started the project preparation study (PPS) for the Tashkent Green Mobility Project, with Logit Consulting, Inc. at the helm of developing conceptual and feasibility studies to enhance electric bus operations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The project aims to reduce air pollution, traffic congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions while improving coverage, accessibility, efficiency, and inclusiveness to support a more sustainable urban mobility system.

Under the PPS, the consulting team will undertake a public transport optimization study based on comprehensive data collection and analysis to better understand travel patterns, passenger demand, and bus operations. Building on these findings, the team will develop and assess alternative network scenarios, identify priority routes for electric bus deployment, and prepare plans for pilot green mobility corridors that support more efficient, sustainable, and integrated public transport services.

The team will also prepare a comprehensive e‑bus deployment plan, including an assessment of the existing diesel fleet, identification of fleet renewal and electrification priorities, and a phased strategy for the introduction of approximately 100 electric buses.

Alongside operational planning, the consultants will develop preliminary engineering designs for selected green corridors. These designs will integrate dedicated bus lanes, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, safety features, and intelligent transport systems to improve accessibility, efficiency, and user experience. The work will also include stakeholder consultations to build consensus on corridor selection and design.

Another key component is the feasibility study and preliminary design of a new e‑bus depot. Under the PPS, the consultants will assess site conditions, operational requirements, and infrastructure needs, and prepare preliminary designs incorporating charging facilities, maintenance and support infrastructure, and solar energy solutions to ensure technical, financial, and environmental viability.

To support implementation, the assignment includes an institutional capacity-building program to strengthen the local bus operator’s readiness for e‑bus deployment and operations. This includes the development of training modules as well as a gender-responsive “women driver” program to promote greater participation of women in the public transport workforce.

Finally, the consultants will carry out economic, financial, and climate analyses to evaluate the project’s feasibility and impact, laying the groundwork for prospective ADB financing.

The PPS came at an opportune time as Tashkent, a city of 3.7 million residents, faces growing mobility challenges. Private vehicles account for approximately 69% of all trips, contributing to severe congestion, high greenhouse gas emissions, and deteriorating air quality. While the city is pursuing measures such as metro expansion, electric bus deployment, and improved fare systems, public transport coverage and accessibility remain limited. At the same time, rapid growth in taxi services and weak integration between land use and transport planning continue to place pressure on the urban transport system.

Strengthening public transport, active mobility, and integrated urban planning will be critical to achieving Tashkent’s long-term sustainability objectives.