Bishkek Public Transport Project Extension

On 7 August 2025, the environmental organisation Bishkek Smog submitted a Request to IPAM regarding the EBRD-financed Bishkek Public Transport Project – Extension (OP ID 47624) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Requesters allege that the removal of the EBRD-financed trolleybus service from Bishkek to Osh has resulted in a reduction of public transport options.

They claim that the project did not consider adequate mitigation measures to address these impacts and that stakeholder engagement was insufficient, contrary to the requirements of the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy.

EBRD’s Project Summary Document states “In 2024, the municipality took a decision to transition from trolleybuses to battery electric buses. As a result, the City is now planning to convert the trolleybus fleet funded under the Project to battery electric buses, so they may continue to provide public transport services in Bishkek."