Passengers pointed out to the authorities the unresolved issue of unsatisfactory minibus service in Vladikavkaz.

Minibuses in Vladikavkaz stop running by eight in the evening, which forces passengers to wait a long time for transport and prevents them from getting home after work, local residents complained on social media. They criticized the organization of passenger transport and also pointed out problems with the operation of minibuses during the daytime.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 27, the increase in the fare for minibuses in Vladikavkaz from 30 to 40 rubles caused dissatisfaction among local residents. They noted that the fare increase is not accompanied by an improvement in transport services, complained about the poor condition of minibuses and the lack of transport after 19:00.

The chairman of the transport committee of North Ossetia Alan Zakaev denied the information about the introduction of an increased evening fare for minibuses in Vladikavkaz. According to him, the fare remains the same regardless of the time of day and is 40 rubles.

"Some drivers either did not remove outdated announcements or deliberately provoke passengers to outrage," Zakaev said, as quoted by the publication "15th Region".

The message about the fare was also published by the Instagram*-public news_vladikavkaz. In the discussion, passengers pointed out the absence of minibuses in the evenings. As of 18:40 MSK on November 14, this post in the Instagram*-public news_vladikavkaz, which has about 390.2 thousand followers, received 239 likes and 48 comments.

Passengers complained that after 20:00 it is difficult to wait for a minibus in Vladikavkaz, which creates difficulties in returning home after work. "Today after work I waited for more than 30 minutes, there is no transport after 20:00. I am ready to pay 50 rubles, but there is no transport, and what should those who work like me from eight to eight do?" wrote ninoshkatsiklauri.

Another passenger pointed out the lack of evening transport in the Druzhba area. "And Mr. Zakaev does not want to check how and which minibuses run after 21:00? It is consistently impossible to leave from Druzhba," complained ts140568.

To extend the operation of minibuses at least until 22:00 suggested nellikalo.permanent. "Minibuses run until 20:00, this is not acceptable. Make it at least until 22:00. And let them be 50 rubles," she wrote.

Other passengers criticized the organization of transport and insufficient control over the operation of minibuses. Drivers stop running as soon as they meet their daily revenue plan, stated diashkaht. "Even if you make the fare 500 rubles, as soon as the drivers meet their plan, they immediately leave the line and go home. And they don't care about the people!" she wrote.

The responsibility for organizing transport lies with the authorities, believes destruktiv8. "They only check for timely and complete payment of licenses. If they wanted to regulate something, they would not implement transport companies, but would directly create a municipal bus fleet," he stated.

The absence of minibuses in the evenings has become a common problem, noted antonina_turieva. "Everyone who often rides the city buses knows perfectly well: they never run after 7 o'clock, rarely until 8," she wrote.

Local residents also complained about the shortcomings of public transport during the daytime, overcrowding of minibuses, and dangerous driving styles. "What evening fare, they started running every other time during the day," pointed out gassieva_79.

"Pay attention to route 13 in Zavodskoy! In the mornings, they are like in India, almost buses! Since you are raising the price, pay attention to how the transportation of people is carried out!" urged gabaraevakarina2023.

"Pay attention to the condition of the minibuses! And, please, dear drivers, do not drive fast! For 40 rubles, I am not selling my life! I want to arrive safely!" wrote sali03_.

As of 18:40 MSK on November 14, there are no comments on the websites of the administration of Vladikavkaz and the transport committee of North Ossetia regarding passengers' complaints about the absence of minibuses in Vladikavkaz in the evening.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that passengers in North Ossetia periodically complain about the lack of public transport, inconvenient schedules, and the condition of minibuses. For example, on October 28, residents of the Alagir and Right Bank districts complained about long waits for buses and overcrowded cabins, which created difficulties in commuting to work and school.

On October 11, local residents complained on social media that they were forced to wait a long time for minibus No. 8 from Vladikavkaz to Nogir, and to travel in an overcrowded cabin. Other commentators pointed out similar problems on several routes and criticized the authorities for not resolving them.

On November 27, 2024, residents using intercity and suburban minibuses complained about the lack of schedules, old transport, and long intervals between trips. Some of them reported that in the evenings they fear they will not make it to the last minibus and will be left without a way to get home.