Kyrgyzstan's "Tulpor" company and the operator of the automated fare payment system in Uzbekistan, ATTO, have signed a memorandum of cooperation, 24.kg reported with reference to the Bishkek city administration.

It is noted that soon the people of Kyrgyzstan will be able to pay for public transport fares within Uzbek cities using their local "Tulpor" cards, while citizens of the neighboring country will be able to pay for fares in Bishkek using ATTO cards.

"This cooperation will not only accelerate the integration of transport systems but also make travel more convenient for everyone," the report stated.

It is emphasized that the process of preparing to merge the two systems has already begun.