Name and Location
Public transport system upgrade, Kyrgyzstan Republic.

Client
Osh Municipal Auto Transport Enterprise.

Project Description
The project involves improvements to the public transport system in Osh.

It will include the acquisition of 20 new floor trolleybuses, power supply infrastructure components and maintenance equipment for the trolleybus system, as well as 24 high-capacity buses.

The project also includes the partial rehabilitation of related infrastructure and introduction of a formal ticketing system in the city.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2016.

Latest Developments
Mott MacDonald has been appointed as project leader to improve Osh Auto Trans-port Enterprise’s services in Kyrgyzstan.

Mott MacDonald will support the implementation of a public service contract (PSC) between the city’s public transport authority and Osh Auto Transport Enterprise.

The PSC will include a plan for the city’s service payments to the company and define the quality and quantity of services expected from the transport operator.

Mott MacDonald will develop a financial and operational performance improvement programme for Osh Auto Transport Enterprise, as well as fleet and infrastructure maintenance and repair programmes. It will also be responsible for preparing a comprehensive and sustainable business plan for the transport operator, containing measures to increase public transport efficiency, revenues and cost coverage.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mott MacDonald (implementation of a public service contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ministry of Transport and Communications, tel +996 312 900 894.
Mott MacDonald, Tom Smith, tel  +44 20 8774 2205 or email tom.smith@mottmac.com.