The city of Dushanbe has introduced a five-year ban on the use of electric kickbikes, e-scooters, and other individual vehicles (unless officially registered). The restriction will remain in effect until 2030, according to a new resolution passed by the Dushanbe legislature.
The capital’s police department reported that the ban applies across all districts of Dushanbe, with exceptions made only for specially designated areas.
Officials say the decision aims to improve road safety, protect all road users, and lay the groundwork for future infrastructure to support the safe use of personal electric transport.
Since the beginning of 2025, Dushanbe has recorded 26 traffic accidents involving electric kickbikes and e-scooters, resulting in 3 fatalities and 24 injuries, according to local authorities.
The Dushanbe Police Department strongly advised parents not to leave minors unsupervised and to refrain from allowing them to use banned vehicles.
The ban follows a surge of complaints on social media, where residents reported incidents of reckless youth riding electric scooters through crowded areas, knocking over pedestrians. Many users called for dedicated scooter lanes, particularly in parks frequented by young children. Concerns were also raised about the responsibility of those who rent scooters to children without explaining safety rules.
In response, authorities introduced mandatory registration for scooters, requiring owners to obtain state license plates. These changes were incorporated into the national "Procedure for the State Registration of Motor Vehicles and Trailers."
The Traffic Police Department explained that the move not only addresses the rise in traffic accidents caused by scooter riders ignoring traffic rules but also serves to improve the national vehicle registration system.
Registration is mandatory for electric scooters that exceed 40 km/h in speed and have engines larger than 50cc.
Drivers who refuse to register their vehicles may face penalties under Article 310 of the Tajik Code of Administrative Offenses, which covers violations of vehicle operation regulations. The fines range from 1 to 2 calculation indicators—this year, one indicator equals 75 somonis.
