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Raid targets taxi drivers at Osh airport

From 24.kg · () Russian

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police inspected taxi drivers working at Osh airport on September 4 and 5 to check compliance with passenger transport regulations.
  • Officers met drivers serving the airport routes to Dostuk, Jalal-Abad and Kyzyl-Kiya and reminded them about safety, courtesy and lawful conduct.
  • The operation followed repeated social media complaints about aggressive solicitation and allegedly higher fares for foreign tourists.

Police carried out a raid among taxi drivers at Osh airport on September 4 and 5, checking compliance with passenger transport rules and holding preventive discussions, according to the regional police department.

Airport service officers met drivers working on the Airport-Dostuk, Airport-Jalal-Abad and Airport-Kyzyl-Kiya routes. They reminded taxi drivers to follow safety rules, treat passengers politely, including foreign nationals, and avoid unlawful conduct.

Officials also reminded airport employees and business operators to maintain order and provide quality service to passengers.

The operation followed repeated complaints on social media about the behavior of some taxi drivers outside the airport terminal. Users said drivers aggressively offered their services as passengers exited the building. Some also complained about fares that, they said, could be quoted at higher levels to foreign tourists.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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