MAJOR PROBLEMS AND LIMITATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Uzbekistan’s transportation sector has expanded rapidly in recent decades, but weaknesses in planning, management, and infrastructure constrain its efficiency. This paper reviews literature, official data, and policy analyses to identify the main limitations in Uzbekistan’s transportation service management. Key issues include the underdevelopment of public urban transit (with heavy reliance on private cars and informal minibuses), challenges in freight and logistics (such as fragmented corridors and underutilized rail), outdated regulatory and institutional frameworks, deficient infrastructure maintenance, and slow adoption of modern technologies. We synthesize findings from academic studies, government reports, and multilateral analyses, highlighting how these problems interconnect. The paper concludes with recommendations for reforming regulations, financing infrastructure, and integrating digital systems to improve service delivery and support economic growth.