Bishkek Taxi Drivers Reminded of License Requirement Deadline

All taxi drivers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, are required to obtain a license by July 1. After this deadline, operating a taxi without the necessary permit will be illegal, according to the press service of the Patrol and Enforcement Service (UPMS).

Since the beginning of the year, 4,203 drivers have successfully obtained their licenses. An additional 35 to 40 drivers apply for permits daily. The UPMS advises passengers to use only licensed taxis, emphasizing that these drivers meet safety requirements and operate legally.

Drivers found working without a license will be held accountable under Article 284 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to conducting business activities without a license. Individuals face a fine of 7,500 som, while legal entities are subject to a 23,000 som penalty. Drivers are urged to complete their licensing process before the July 1 deadline.

Mandatory taxi licensing in Kyrgyzstan has been in effect since September 2025. The initial deadline for drivers to obtain licenses was February 1, 2026, but the Cabinet of Ministers later extended it to July 1.