Russia Considers Free Public Transport for Children Under 14 to Support Families
Vladislav Grib, a Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Civic Chamber, has proposed a novel initiative to improve children's mobility and support families. The proposal involves making public transport free for children under the age of 14, with a slight increase in adult fares to compensate.
Grib, in justifying the age limit at 14, cited it as the minimum legal working age in Russia. He believes this measure would significantly enhance children's access to schools, after-school clubs, and sports sections. Currently, there's no information on any individual who has proposed a similar initiative for a week of free public transport for mothers with children under 14 years old, specifically for Mother's Day.
Grib's proposal, if implemented, would provide additional support for families by making public transport more accessible for their children. The slight increase in adult fares is intended to balance the cost of offering free rides to children.
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