Kyiv to Make Municipal Ground Transit Free Amid Metro Disruption Risks

news.telegraf.com.ua (Ukrainian) —

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the government on Sunday, November 8, to present a program for free public transport in Kyiv's municipal ground transit and prepare a reserve bus fleet for the capital. The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted and accessible transport operations during potential metro disruptions or challenges with bridges across the Dnipro River. Private passenger carriers will likely remain paid, while municipal transport becomes free. Kyiv suspended tram and trolleybus service on November 3 due to energy system strain from Russian attacks, with buses partially replacing routes. The city faces a 30% shortage of bus drivers, though fuel reserves are maintained.


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