Tashkent to Implement Paid Parking Zones with Flexible Pricing
Tashkent Authorities to Introduce Paid Parking System
The city of Tashkent is set to implement a paid parking system with rates ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 UZS per hour. This initiative is part of the city administration’s plan to alleviate congestion and improve urban mobility. Currently, the authorities are in the process of identifying suitable locations for multi-level and intercept parking facilities to accommodate the new system.
In the initial phase, around 13,000–14,000 street parking spaces will be introduced, with the first paid parking spots expected to be operational on a trial basis in March, primarily in the Mirabad and Yakkasaray districts. A full rollout of the system is scheduled for later in the year.
Alexander Gurko, Managing Director of Tashkent Invest, revealed that the paid parking system will be divided into four pricing zones, namely 5,000, 8,000, 10,000, and 12,000 UZS per hour. The final pricing is subject to approval from the Ministry of Economy. Streetpark Systems, the winning contractor for the project, has been granted a three-year contract to manage over 262,800 square meters of paid parking spaces across Tashkent.
Authorities are also exploring potential sites for multi-level and park-and-ride parking facilities to enhance traffic flow and optimize urban mobility. Initial tests suggest that the implementation of paid parking could reduce congestion by up to 18% and increase average driving speeds by 14–15%, ultimately creating a more efficient road network and facilitating municipal services.
To ensure compliance with the new system, video surveillance will be used to monitor parking violations. However, administrative penalties for non-payment will only be enforced starting in 2026. Plans are also underway for the construction of four multi-level parking facilities in the Sergeli district and near Chorsu Bazaar, utilizing a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
In December, Streetpark Systems secured a second-round bidding contract worth 62.93 billion UZS to operate Tashkent’s paid parking system for three years. The government of Tashkent aims to leverage modern “smart parking” technologies to optimize traffic conditions and ensure that parking fees contribute to urban development.
