Over a year ago, the public transportation system in the Mongolian capital  introduced smart cards known as ‘Umoney'. However, it is estimated that about 70 percent of bus-travellers in Ulaanbaatar still pay by cash. Furthermore, some people have managed to deceive bus drivers and not make full the payment of MNT 500 or use worn money.

As a result, the UB City Administration has forbidden cash payments as of 1^st of April.  This was a prudent and wise move; since the beginning of the month, the daily revenue of the public transport companies has doubled to MNT90 million, reports the Mayor’s Office.

The Mongolian capital operates a combination of buses and trolley buses. The system is undergoing modernisation with new buses from Belarus and the 'Umoney' programme from South Korea.