Dushanbe Transport Service Clarifies Passenger Seating Rights

Dushanbe Public Transport Drivers Cannot Bar Passengers from Front Seats, Authorities Confirm DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN – Passengers in Dushanbe can rest assured that public transport drivers cannot legally prevent them from sitting in the front seat. This clarification comes from the Dushanbe Transport Service, in response to a question raised by the media outlet AsiaPlus. "Drivers of public transport, including minibuses, have no right to prevent passengers from sitting in the front seat during their route," a representative from the Dushanbe Transport Service told AsiaPlus. The service also supplied contact information for passengers to report instances of such denial of service. This clarification comes as a relief to many Dushanbe residents, who may have previously been unaware of their rights. The AsiaPlus video highlighting this issue has already garnered significant views, indicating a widespread interest in the topic. The Dushanbe Transport Service encourages passengers to report any instances of drivers refusing them access to the front seat. They can contact the service at +992 939 99 85 10 or 224-38-10.