Kazakhstan tightens taxi rules to boost passenger safety and curb illegal services

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy has updated the rules for taxi operators. The changes require providers to submit detailed vehicle information before starting work in the sector. Officials say the move will improve passenger safety and reduce illegal operations. Under the old system, taxi operators were not tied to specific vehicles. This made it harder to track who was responsible for passenger safety. The new rules now demand that providers notify local authorities before launching services.

The updated notification form includes key details about each car. Operators must list the make, licence plate number, and year of manufacture. They can also update this information whenever their fleet changes. Authorities believe the stricter process will help identify operators more quickly. This should cut down on unregistered or illegal taxi services in the market.

The amended rules require taxi providers to submit vehicle data before operating. Officials expect this to improve oversight and reduce unlicensed activity. The changes take effect immediately for all new and existing operators.