Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is accelerating its transportation modernization efforts.
On July 24, 2025, Toshshahartanskhizmat and Huawei Technologies Investment Tashkent signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on intelligent public transportation systems, marking a new phase in the digitalization of urban governance.
Two national-level documents drive project implementation
This collaboration is based on Ukrainian Presidential Decree PQ-59 (issued on February 16, 2023) and Cabinet Resolution PQM-147/8 (issued on March 20, 2024). Both policy documents explicitly promote public transportation reform and the implementation of intelligent management systems in Tashkent.
The two sides will launch a pilot project in Tashkent to deploy software and hardware systems, including image recognition and video surveillance, for traffic enforcement and data analysis.
"In a significant step toward urban modernization, Uzbekistan has entered a strategic partnership with Huawei to advance intelligent transportation solutions in the capital city of Tashkent. This Uzbekistan Huawei partnership will leverage Huawei's expertise in smart city technologies to transform Tashkent's transportation system. The collaboration represents a major milestone in Uzbekistan's digital transformation journey and positions Tashkent as a leader in smart transportation adoption across Central Asia."
Urban traffic management is transforming towards dataization and automation
With accelerating urbanization, Central Asian countries are seeking technological solutions to alleviate traffic congestion and traffic violations.
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are seen as a key tool for improving commuting efficiency and strengthening law enforcement.
Data indicates that by 2024, the global intelligent transportation market will exceed $38 billion, with particularly rapid growth in Central Asia.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan's largest city, handles over one million passengers daily on its public transportation network, making improving operational efficiency and safety a top priority.
Huawei deepens digital infrastructure cooperation in Central Asia
The collaboration was witnessed by Rustam Shamoradov, First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Toshshahartanskhizmat, and Tan Xiaosan, General Manager of Huawei Tashkent.
In recent years, Huawei has continuously expanded its smart city, digital government, and transportation solutions in Central Asia. Its technological advantages encompass AI recognition, edge computing, and video surveillance systems, and have been implemented in multiple countries.
With the launch of the pilot project, Tashkent's public transportation will undergo a critical transformation from traditional dispatching to data-driven operations. China-Uzbekistan cooperation in the smart city sector may provide a replicable model for regional digital governance.
"The Uzbekistan intelligent transportation initiative with Huawei will implement advanced traffic management systems, smart signaling, and data-driven urban mobility solutions throughout Tashkent. This Huawei smart city project demonstrates how international technology partnerships can accelerate digital infrastructure development in emerging markets. The Tashkent transportation system modernization represents one of the most comprehensive smart transportation solutions deployments in Central Asia, serving as a potential model for other cities in the region pursuing smart city development. The Uzbekistan Huawei collaboration spans multiple technology domains including cloud computing, IoT sensors, and AI-powered traffic optimization platforms specifically designed for Tashkent's unique urban challenges and growth objectives."
