Tashkent Invest to allocate nearly UZS8bn for “paid parking” software

Tashkent Invest Company has announced plans to invest nearly UZS8bn ($616,143.20) to develop a software program for managing paid parking spaces in Tashkent. The tender, held between December 14 and 20, focused on automating parking operations, providing technical support, and modernizing the system within 270 calendar days of signing the contract.

Key Details of the Tender

The technical task document outlines the development of a unified information system for paid parking spaces in the city. The initial tender price was set at UZS8.225bn, and two companies, Russia’s Intermobility LLC and Streetpark Systems, participated.

Streetpark Systems won the tender with a bid of UZS6.78bn, securing 100 points. Intermobility LLC, with 97.89 points, was named a backup winner. Of the seven commission members, six voted in favor, and one remained neutral.

Streetpark Systems and Auction Outcomes

Streetpark Systems, established on November 13, 2024, emerged as the primary contractor. Its majority shareholder, Kudratbek Dilshadovich Yakubov, owns 75% of the company and has stakes in Leader Great Trade, Aziz Export 777, and Prime Avto Consulting. The remaining 25% is held by Hungary’s iCell Mobilsoft Zrt and Kasy Park.

Previous Challenges with Paid Parking Auctions

The first auction for the right to establish paid parking in Tashkent was voided due to the primary and backup winners failing to sign a lease agreement. The deposit of 572 million UZS was forfeited, and the company Balcomuz was banned from participating in auctions for 12 months. The backup winner also forfeited their deposit.

Tashkent’s Paid Parking Initiative

The concept of paid parking in Tashkent was first introduced in 2021 as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles on central roads. The initiative is part of the “Tashkent City Transport and Road Infrastructure Development Concept for 2025,” emphasizing the need for a unified paid parking system.

In 2022, a decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined the establishment of automated paid parking on ten major roads, including Glinka, Bratislava, and Mirobod streets. On October 16, 2024, further measures were approved to refine Tashkent’s paid parking system, with fees divided into five tariff zones ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 UZS per hour.

The decree also established parking fees within five tariff zones:

• Zone 1: 12,000 UZS per hour.
• Zone 2: 10,000 UZS per hour.
• Zone 3: 8,000 UZS per hour.
• Zone 4: 6,000 UZS per hour.
• Zone 5: 5,000 UZS per hour.

Parking lots are not intended for vehicle storage, and vehicle owners bear responsibility for theft or damage by third parties.

Coverage and Plans

The total parking area spans 262,800 square meters, including the following streets:

The total area of ​​the leased areas is 262.8 thousand square meters. This includes the following streets:

• The central part of Tashkent (including Amir Temur Alley, Movarounnahr, Istiqlol, Yahyo Gulyomov, Uzbekiston Ovozi, Istiqbol, Sodiq Azimov, Taras Shevchenko, Shahrisabz, Yakkachinor, Shastri, Mahatma Gandhi, Hamid Olimjon, Chekhov and other streets);
• Uchtepa and Chilonzor districts (Small Ring Road, Farhod, Lutfiy, Choponota, Mukimiy, Qatortol, Chilonzor, Arnasoy, Yesenin, Beshkairagoch ​​streets);
• Sergeli and Yangihayot districts (Yangi Sergeli, Tursunzoda, Alaviya, Shokirariq, Islam Sattorov, Kipchak, Kurgontepa, Birodarlik streets);
• Almazar and Shaykhontohur districts (Labzak, Sebzor, Gulobod, Forobiy, Beltepa, Karakamish, Karasaroy, North Almazar streets);
• Bektemir district (Husayn Boykaro street);
• Mirabad district (Yangi Koylik street);
• Yashnabad district (Ahangaron yoli street, Kuyi Tolarik, Sivets, Kuruchur streets).

Legislative Framework

In January 2024, Uzbekistan’s President signed amendments to the Law on Traffic, allowing paid parking operators to independently set fees within limits approved by local authorities in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.