Major gas station networks will establish a national hotel chain in Kazakhstan.

“These facilities will include rest areas, parking for TIR vehicles, and fuel stations. Based on the development of service facilities along the roads, the first national hotel network and its franchise will be established in the country. This will not only influence the development of transportation processes but also promote the growth of auto tourism,” said Marat Karabaev in the government.

In 2024, Orda.kz launched the project “No Roads — No Taxes” to draw attention to the state of roads in Kazakhstan. For nearly a year, the editorial team, along with readers, investigated problematic areas, raised pressing issues, and sought responses. To find out what changes have already been made and why there is still much work ahead, read here.