Detailed description (English): During the first ever “Free Metro Day” the residents of Tashkent and its visitors are invited to enjoy a free metro ride and to explore the metro commute as convenient alternative to the car.
Tashkent’s underground system, over 37km in total length and with 29 stations is expanding and offering the residents of our city, as well as its visitors, a modern, comfortable and fast commute.
Target group(s): Inhabitants and guests of Tashkent City around 4 million people
Objectives: Widely promote Tashkent metro as alternative transport among population for mobility.
Expected Outcomes: According to metro administration statistics, around 220,000 people use metro per day. We expect that this campaign will gain attention of more people to use metro and increase number by 400,000 per day (and more).
Partner: Tashkent City Municipality, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Interior, EU Delegation in Uzbekistan