The article presents the results of studying the soil cover, vegetation and the quantitative and
qualitative composition of soil invertebrates living in the soil as bioindicators in order to identify
the influence of motor transport in Almaty on soil animals and vegetation. The number of cars in
the city has been growing over the years. Toxic substances released into the atmosphere also pollute
vegetation and soil cover. The legal relationship between the soil and the animals inhabiting it
makes it possible to widely use the complex of soil animals as an indicator of soil conditions and
their changes, the process of soil formation as a result of human activity. Especially on hot summer
days, black smoke rolls over the city as a result of car releases. That is why the main purpose of the
work was to determine the impact of motor transport in the city of Almaty on the microzoofauna of
vegetation and soil. The content of zinc, lead, copper, and cadmium were found in plant samples
obtained from the research facilities in Almaty. Among these detected heavy metals, there is a very
high content of zinc and lead. The reason for the high lead content is that there is too much transport
left. Microarthropods and mesofauna are also indicators of soil pollution. Microarthropods are not
found at all on soils taken by the road.