Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a republic in Central Asia. According to the most recent statistics, the number of permanent residents is 1.14 million. The city has typical Soviet mikrorayons and large areas of private housing. The car ownership rate is high: 592 cars per 1000 inhabitants. In 2000 it was only 79. Ecological and traffic conditions are quite harsh.

There is no general map of the public transport network but a one for trolleybuses only (as for 2021). With autumn 2024 in view, it is only three routes in operation.

Furthermore, there is a lack of official data regarding ridership. According to a recent presentation by a city official, there are 52 trolleybuses in daily operation, 1276 buses, and 700 minibuses. The route network underwent a significant restructuring in spring 2024. Previously responsible for 74% of all trips, the minibuses were excluded from the city centre. Some routes were realigned to parallel streets, while others were terminated entirely. As a consequence of such changes, public transport is overloaded.

Trolleybus ridership is also vulnerable, but it showed a steady growth before the COVID. The recovery trend after the pandemic is also noticeable.

Before the first cuts in summer 2024 the city had 110-120 trolleybuses in daily operation, while the total number was 144. The last purchase took place in 2018 with the delivery of 52 12-metre vehicles and partial renovation of the electrical equipment including the overhead wires network. The total capacity of two depots is 160 vehicles with the available equipment for overhaul maintenance. The total length of the network is 210 km. It is mainly old and outdated, but it is kept in a serviceable condition.