Operation on the final two tram routes was indefinitely suspended on 31 October 2015 due to accidents, required network maintenance, and the unprofitability of the tramway.

Before the indefinite suspension of service in October 2015, there were two remaining operational tram routes:[3] Most tramcars were Tatra models.

[2] Both of Almaty's remaining tram lines ran on unreserved tracks and middle of the roads with automobiles.

[4] Before the indefinite suspension of service, trams in Almaty were no longer an important means of transport within the city.

However, the two tram routes that had remained in operation had gotten new fresh rolling stocks for a speedier service in 2013.