Public Transport In Bulgaria: Free Rides for Children Under 14 Starting February 2024

In a pivotal decision by the Council of Ministers, substantial changes to public transport subsidies are set to transform travel accessibility. Georgi Gvozdeykov, the Minister of Transport and Communications, unveiled the revisions during a press conference, revealing a significant allocation of nearly 330 million from the 2024 state budget earmarked for public transport services.

Of this budget, Gvozdeykov emphasized an allocation of BGN 141 million for public transport discounts and BGN 188 million for interurban transport subsidies, marking a substantial commitment to enhancing transport accessibility.

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