The conference “The Role and Activities of Women in the Public Transport Sector: Challenges, Opportunities and Initiatives” was held in Bokhtar, reports NIAT Khovar.
The event was organized within the framework of the project “Development of public transport in the Khatlon region” and was dedicated to the situation of women in the public transport sector.

The main goal of the conference was to develop and expand equal opportunities for women in the management of various sectors of the transport sector.
The management of the Public Transport Department "Bokhtarnakliyokhizmatrason" noted that one of the important areas is the involvement of women in the transport sector.
As part of the project, such women will receive support and will be able to obtain a public transport driver category and get a job as a bus driver.
It is worth noting that this initiative was launched on December 14, 2023 by the Order of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. Its goal is to improve the level of services and promote the development of public transport in the region.