Artur Omurskov, who was appointed head of the MP for Transport in the city of Bishkek on October 23, was dismissed from his position after working for less than a week. The personnel decision was made against the background of an increase in traffic accidents involving public transportation in Bishkek.
The news evokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, the speed of the authorities' response to problems in the field of transportation is understandable. The accident situation requires decisive action, and the company has the right to expect a response. On the other hand, a natural question arises: if a person worked for less than a week, did he even have time to understand the problems of the project, learn the causes of accidents and keep up to date? And doesn't changing the leader become an attempt to demonstrate activity instead of solving the essence of the problem?
Public transport accidents are not only an administrative issue. This is the condition of the vehicle fleet, the qualifications and work schedule of the drivers, the organization of technical inspections, discipline on the roads, control of the relevant services. If the root of the problem is deeper than one position, then frequent changes in leadership will not solve it.
I would very much like personnel changes to be followed by significant steps - a public analysis of the causes of traffic accidents, an inspection of the technical condition of transportation, clear requirements for carriers and clear responsibility for their violation. Citizens deserve not only news about appointments and dismissals, but also assurance that when they get on the bus, they will get there safely.