Deputy Comments on Proposed 500-Tenge Bus Fare
Kazakh citizens have been discussing a blogger's proposal to set bus fares in Astana and Almaty at 500 tenge.
Mazhilis deputy Nikita Shatalov shared his thoughts on the matter, stating that the suggested fare "does not reflect Kazakh reality" as it does not match the population's income levels.
Public transport worldwide is subsidized. It is called public because it serves the masses. The prices mentioned have no relation to the real incomes of Kazakh citizens.
Shatalov noted that subsidy schemes can vary by region.
Author's summary: Deputy rejects 500-tenge bus fare proposal.