Turkmenistan: No cars in Ashgabat August 17

Event

Authorities will ban the use of cars in the city of Ashgabat from 07:00 (local time) until 19:00 on Thursday, August 17. The ban is intended to mark the one-month countdown until the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games that will begin on Sunday, September 17. Public transportation will operate as normal, and official taxis will continue to run from the airport into the city.

Context

The 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games will take place September 17-27 in Ashgabat. The games will host over 60 nations competing in 21 events.

Advice

Individuals are advised to anticipate transportation disruptions during the 12-hour car ban, and should seek to use public transportation.