Ulaanbaatar, February 3, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Performance Monitoring Unit for reducing air pollution and improving infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar City convened to discuss various initiatives, including resolving power shortages, introducing renewable energy heating solutions for households in ger districts, the planning and development of Hunnu City, and the installation of smart surveillance cameras at city intersections and crossings. The meeting also highlighted the digital transition of the public transport sector.

Currently, 2,606 cameras have been installed at 176 intersections and crossings throughout Ulaanbaatar City. The Video Surveillance Center has been established in the Capital City, along with nine district-level monitoring centers, integrating data from both public and private sector cameras. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now being used to process this data.

Mayor Nyambaatar Khishgee stated, "Artificial Intelligence can analyze footage recorded by surveillance cameras. For example, it can monitor fire incidents, flood levels, and the filling status of trash bins in streets and public areas, providing real-time data to relevant authorities. Monitoring a single major intersection in the city center has detected 100,000 violations per day. Many traffic violations, including failure to follow traffic rules, are being identified. Smart cameras help track improper lane usage, traffic light violations, crossing stop lines, and other actions that obstruct traffic flow. We are also laying the foundation for AI-powered traffic violation penalties."

During the meeting, it was highlighted that Ulaanbaatar City’s public transport system has fully transitioned to a digital system. Passengers can now pay for bus fares using transportation cards, any bank card, or other digital payment methods, making the process more convenient. For instance, by installing the UBCard mobile app, passengers can pay via QR code, check their travel and recharge history, transfer unused balances, access bus routes, stops, and schedules, monitor bus occupancy, navigate routes, submit feedback or complaints, and receive updates on public transport services.

The number of public transport users in Ulaanbaatar City has increased by 14.3 percent. To further facilitate smooth bus operations, plans are in place to expand and construct new roads while enforcing priority lane regulations for buses.

Additionally, onboard surveillance cameras are now transmitting real-time footage to Video Surveillance Center, leading to a decrease in violations such as drivers using mobile phones, smoking, occupying incorrect lanes, or speeding while operating buses. Moreover, the number of passengers and the corresponding fare payments are being analyzed to ensure accuracy. LED screens have also been installed at bus stops, displaying real-time updates on bus locations and estimated arrival times.