Grade 8 Social Studies: Unit 4: Belt and Road Initiative Research

Most families do not own cars, and those who do often use them as makeshift taxis. Many people commute by bus to get to and from work; however, those who can afford it use taxis. Buses and trolleys carry passengers within cities. Bus routes and an extensive train network link cities in Kazakhstan and extend to neighboring countries. Travel on the national airline is too expensive for most citizens.

Most towns and cities have a public telephone/telegraph station. Cellular phones are widely used. Most households receive television broadcasts from Almaty, Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), and Moscow; some have access to satellite or cable connections. Much of the population uses the internet.