President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has taken a proactive approach to address environmental concerns, particularly focusing on improving air quality in Uzbekistan. A significant source of worry among the public has been the emission of harmful gases by vehicles that fail to meet environmental standards, compounded by traffic congestion. In response, comprehensive measures have been initiated under the president's leadership to tackle these environmental challenges head-on, press service of the president reported on March 5.
A key aspect of this initiative involves upgrading the Tashkent city road safety department's registration and examination center into a modern diagnostic facility. Inspired by environmental standards from countries like Germany, Belgium, and France, this center represents a notable advancement in vehicle registration and emissions testing methods.
Looking ahead, plans are underway to designate various ecological zones within the city based on the prevailing environmental conditions. Entry into these zones will be regulated according to the color of the vehicle's sticker, with automatic enforcement mechanisms in place to restrict unauthorized access. Revenue generated from fines imposed for violations will be channeled towards financing environmental improvement initiatives.
In addition to regulatory measures, efforts are being made to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles among the population. This includes reducing fees for issuing state license plates for electric cars, encouraging environmentally friendly transportation choices.
As per to a presidential decree, the use of vehicles below Euro-5 standards will be progressively restricted in Tashkent, Nukus, and regional capitals until 2030.
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