More than 200 electric buses from China have arrived in Tashkent as part of Uzbekistan’s plan to modernise its public transport system and cut carbon emissions.
The new Yutong buses and 102 charging stations were supplied under a government initiative to support cleaner and more energy-efficient urban mobility.
According to the Ministry of Transport, a total of 202 Yutong electric buses will soon begin operating on 34 routes across Tashkent.
The vehicles are expected to reduce 93.3 tonnes of carbon emissions per month, contributing to the city’s ‘Green Economy Strategy’.
Each bus comes with a three-year factory warranty and is equipped with air conditioning, safety systems, and digital dashboards for improved reliability and passenger comfort.
Officials noted that another 1,000 electric buses are expected to be purchased next year to help achieve the government’s goal of making 50% of public transport electric by 2030.
“The expansion of electric transport will help us improve air quality, reduce fuel costs, and make city travel more comfortable,” a Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.
The delivery also highlights China’s growing role in exporting its clean-energy technologies. In 2024, China exported more than USD 45 billion worth of clean-energy products including electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels, representing over 60 percent of global EV exports.
By investing in sustainable projects abroad, China is effectively “exporting” its environmental model, and Uzbekistan is among the Central Asian countries benefiting from this cooperation in the transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
The new electric fleet also fits into Uzbekistan’s broader effort to strengthen its regional connectivity. With the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway, which is expected to carry up to 15 million tonnes of cargo annually, Uzbekistan aims to shift from a landlocked to a land-connected country.
The 523-kilometre railway will link Kashgar (China) to Andijan (Uzbekistan) through Kyrgyzstan, reducing freight transit time by up to seven days compared with current northern routes.
Analysts say this will make Uzbekistan a central hub in the emerging green trade and transport corridors of Eurasia.
Uzbekistan’s ongoing projects under its “Green Economy Strategy 2030” focus on developing renewable energy, reducing industrial emissions, and electrifying transport fleets.
The integration of Chinese-made electric buses is seen as a practical step towards achieving these goals, improving both environmental outcomes and regional trade efficiency.
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