Long waiting lines at the Piskent auto testing laboratory
The queue at the Piskent automobile testing laboratory in Tashkent region continues to grow.
This issue was predictable, as the laboratory's capacity is several times lower than the actual demand.
Since November 1, 2024, imported vehicles have been undergoing technical tests at the Piskent auto testing ground, rather than at customs facilities. Additionally, a new electromagnetic compatibility test for imported vehicles has been introduced at this site.
Queues for the laboratory first emerged in November, sparking public complaints. In response, authorities moved to an electronic queue system. However, simply shifting the visible queues to customs warehouses – out of public sight – has not solved the problem.
Queues disappear in seconds
On March 26, the "RASTAMOJKA" Telegram channel reported that waiting times at the Piskent testing ground had become chaotic.
"The queue opens at midnight, and within one or two minutes, all spots are gone," the channel’s author wrote, comparing the situation to the scramble for online contracts for a Cobalt car in Uzbekistan.
Another blogger described how one car owner managed to secure an April 10 appointment and celebrated as if he had won a jackpot.
"He was so happy that he could finally get tested on April 10. He had already spent 10 million soums while waiting. If he doesn’t get his certification by May, he’ll have to pay an additional $2,500."
The blogger added that auto monopolies have achieved their goal, emphasizing the role of the Technical Regulation Agency in this situation.
On March 27, the Autodeklarant Telegram channel reported that appointments were already fully booked until April 12. The queue, which opened at 00:00, was gone in just 20 seconds.
"They need to cancel these outdated vehicle inspections. In all this time, how many defective cars have they actually identified? Why do they keep testing the same models over and over again? If the first import of a model is tested, why can’t the same results apply to all subsequent imports?"
