The Dushanbe Green Taxi initiative is an entrepreneur-driven, multi-stakeholder project aimed at transforming urban transport in Tajikistan’s capital through large-scale electrification of taxi services. It addresses severe air pollution, high greenhouse gas emissions, and inefficient transport systems in a rapidly growing city.

The initiative emerged around 2021–2022 with early electric vehicle (EV) pilots led by private taxi operators and quickly scaled through collaboration between the Dushanbe City Administration, national ministries, private companies, banks, and international partners such as the EBRD and UNESCAP.

Strong policy support, most notably tax and customs exemptions for EV imports and a municipal mandate to fully electrify taxis by 2025, enabled rapid expansion. By 2024, over half of Dushanbe’s taxis were electric, supported by growing charging infrastructure, and by 2025 the city achieved full electrification of its taxi fleet.

The project combines blended financing, international expertise, and public–private cooperation to reduce barriers to EV adoption. It has delivered measurable environmental and social outcomes, including reduced CO₂ emissions, lower air pollution, improved public health, and modernized transport services.

Key success factors include facilitative leadership, strong policy alignment with national and international climate goals, effective collaboration among diverse actors, and a shared vision of cleaner, more efficient urban mobility. However, challenges remain regarding financing access, infrastructure coverage, and inclusion of drivers and citizens in decision-making.