Makhabbat Zhaimbetov

Makhabbat Zhaimbetov is a member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Recently, he has been vocal about the challenges posed by foreign taxi aggregators to the national economy and the livelihoods of local drivers. He has raised concerns regarding the significant commission fees imposed on Kazakhstani taxi drivers by these platforms, which he claims threatens national security and economic stability. Zhaimbetov advocates for the creation of domestic digital taxi applications and regulatory measures to protect local interests and maintain fair competition in the market.