Bishkek residents complain about lack of night buses

Residents of Bishkek are expressing frustration over the inadequate operation of the city's newly launched night bus service. Social media users have reported significant delays and a lack of buses during nighttime hours, leaving passengers stranded.

One user on Facebook noted a large gathering of people at the intersection of Kievskaya and Abdrakhmanova streets in the city center around 11:10 p.m., with no buses available. Another user on Threads described a situation near the "Eurasia" park where visitors waited for buses starting around 9:30 p.m. This user observed that while buses on route No. 100 were visible on the "My City" app, many appeared to switch off their geolocation and end their routes prematurely.

When a No. 100 bus finally arrived, it was nearly full, accommodating only some of the waiting passengers, including women with small children. Many were left behind, still waiting for the next bus. The app indicated that buses were moving along the route, but their early departure and geolocation deactivation suggest operational issues.

The city of Bishkek introduced night bus routes on July 3 as a new initiative. Routes No. 3, 16, 19, 35, 45, and 56 are currently operating, with three buses assigned to each route. These buses are scheduled to run between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with an approximate interval of 40 minutes between services. The current service levels appear insufficient to meet demand, leading to the reported passenger difficulties.