Kazakhstan plans to launch E-Joldar, a
unified digital platform for road management, integrating existing road
industry systems. Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev announced the initiative
at a government meeting, stating that the platform will consolidate data on all
roads. It will also make the industry’s development processes transparent, and ensure
reliable control and effective management of road assets. According to the
ministry, overall, the system will automate communication between road users,
local executive bodies, and specialists, with digital technologies introduced
in stages.
«The KazToll payment system is effectively
operating across all toll road sections. In 2024, the integration with the
unified register of administrative proceedings (URAP) from the Prosecutor
General’s Office was completed, and the average speed project was launched. The
integration of the automated measurement stations (AMS) with the URAP will also
be finalized this year, facilitating streamlined administrative procedures for
heavy vehicles,» Karabayev said.
Kazakhstan intends to develop the road
transport industry by supporting domestic digital projects as well. Currently,
24 such projects are registered at the Astana Hub technology park, generating 15
billion tenge in revenue and nearly one billion tenge in exports. One of these
digital platforms using artificial intelligence technologies has reduced road
condition assessment times from four days to four hours, while another
optimizes transport and logistics procedures, being in demand both in Kazakhstan
and the CIS market. One more Kazakh startup has also gained global recognition,
leading to the installation of 500 smart parking lots abroad and 200 in
Kazakhstan.
«During the expanded government meeting,
the Head of State emphasized the importance of advancing infrastructure
development, including the transport and logistics sector. While last year’s
results were promising, progress needs to be accelerated. It is essential to
start preparing new projects that will enhance Kazakhstan’s position as the
primary transit hub in Central Asia. To achieve this, it is crucial to swiftly
address financing and land plot reservation issues,» noted Kazakh Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
By the end of 2025, 94% of national roads
and 91% of local roads are expected to meet all standards. By 2027, mobile
internet will be available on all major highways of Kazakhstan.
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