In celebration of International Women's Day, women in Aktau will be able to ride public transport for free. On March 4, 2024, lada.kz cited the press service of the Aktau City Administration.
According to the Aktau City Department of Passenger Transport and Highways, women will have free rides on routes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 4M, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. The public transport will operate from 06:40 to 21:00 according to the regular schedule, as stated by the administration.
Additionally, on March 1, 2024, it was announced that in the Karaganda region, 21,861 women from socially vulnerable groups will receive a one-time payment by March 8. The amount varies in different cities and districts, depending on the budget allocations.