Rules of the law: up to what age children are entitled to free travel in public transport. Free transportation for children

Parents know that free travel for children of a certain age is guaranteed by the state.

However, there is often confusion about how to prove this to the controller. Some people consider the requirement to show documents illegal. Others are sure that they can take a free place for their young child. Other cases of distortion of the legislation in their favor by both parents and carriers have been noted.

Let's see what acts establish benefits for children to travel in public transport. Who can use them in 2019.

Legislative framework

The basis for the free travel of children is laid down in Article 786 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Paragraph 3 of it reads:

Clause 3, Article 786 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation:
“3. The passenger has the right, in the manner prescribed by the relevant transport charter or code: to carry children with him free of charge or on other preferential terms; carry hand luggage with you free of charge within the established norms; check in baggage for transportation for a fee at the rate.

Subtleties of understanding the legislation

The right not to pay is subject to the limitations and obligations of the parties.

Parents and accompanying persons should understand some of the nuances.

A seat for a minor passenger who has not paid for the fare is not provided. This means that an adult is obliged to seat him on his knees.
One adult can only accompany one child. If two minor passengers are traveling with their mother, then they need a separate seat. According to the rules, babies are required to travel seated. This means that you should purchase a ticket.
If the vehicle does not provide for the transportation of babies without a separate seat, then you will have to buy a ticket. An adult has the right to bring two children under twelve years of age with him. Each ticket will cost 50% of the total price.
The benefit is given to the child, not to the mother. Whoever the baby travels with, he does not pay for the fare.

Children on the subway ride without pay until they reach the age of seven. Adult accompaniment is required. Each person can carry only one minor passenger.

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Control and responsibility

Disputes and grievances sometimes arise because of the conductor's demand to prove the baby's benefits.

Adults consider them unlawful, since "everyone knows about the benefit." However, in this case they are wrong. Art. 21 of the Charter of Transport imposes on the conductor the obligation to check the rights of beneficiaries. Therefore, he must make sure that the child is less than seven years old. This is confirmed by the date of birth on the certificate.
A number of issues touch upon the point in the regulations regarding the age of travelers. So, the phrase "up to seven years" is misunderstood by some. It literally limits the date of cancellation of free rides to the date of your birthday. As soon as the child turns seven, he must purchase a ticket.
The legislation does not say anything about schoolchildren and preschoolers. After all, at six years old, a baby can attend any educational institution. The privilege is fixed for him on the principle of age, and not of the educational institution.

Accompanying persons are required to carry the original document of the child. It should be presented at the first request of the controlling employee.

Water transport

By analogy, preferences also apply to sea (river) vessels. On the territory of the Russian Federation, babies travel up to seven years without payment.

The condition is limited to occupying one seat with an accompanying adult. In addition, if there is more than one child, then they also need to purchase a ticket. The rule "one adult - one child" also works here.

There are discounts for children under 12 for long-distance transportation. Their fare will cost 50% of the total cost. In this case, everyone will receive a separate place. You don't have to take them on your knees.

Fringe benefits

Free trips around the city are reserved for some socially unprotected categories of citizens. They are paid for by the budget.

These include:

Orphans and children deprived of parental care.
Disabled children.
Pupils of large families.
Young people who have lost their breadwinner.

The first two categories apply to a specialized service to obtain status. They are given a document confirming that they belong to a privileged category. For them, the right not to pay for tickets in the subway, buses, and so on is secured until the age of majority. If a young person studies full-time at a university, then it is extended to twenty-three years.

The exemption is valid only if there is a document confirming the category.

Air travel free of charge

Benefits for babies that parents take with them on flights are significantly limited by age. So, only the smallest can travel without spending on a ticket. These are children under the age of two. Their escorts are required to hold them in their arms, without taking up extra space.

If there are two or more children per adult, then it is necessary to purchase a seat ticket. The child must be seated. The ticket price is halved.

Discount coupons for flights are established for young people under the age of twelve. The size is determined by the carrier.

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Every parent must know the rules for the passage of children in public transport. Having this information will allow young passengers to travel or drive around the city without problems, and will also provide an opportunity for legitimate savings. In the article, you will find out up to what age free transport is provided for children, when a minor is allowed to travel alone, what documents you need to take on the road.

Children can travel around the city free of charge by bus (trolleybus, tram, metro) if they are under 7 years old and do not sit in a separate place. Those over the age of seven use public transport at full price. Travel for children in suburban buses is also paid.

Children moving between cities, or traveling from region to region, can travel without payment until the age of five. They should sit next to the escort or on his lap. People over 5 and under 12 can buy child ticket(half the price of an adult ticket).

Children on the train

An adult citizen can carry with him one child under 5 years old without paying a ticket. In this case, the baby is placed in the hands of the accompanying person. A child who is seated in a separate seat must have a child ticket.
Passengers under 12 also have the right to pay half the fare.

child on the plane

A person traveling by plane can carry one child up to two years old free of charge in his arms throughout Russia. Passengers under two years of age fly abroad on a ticket that costs 10% of the full price. For other babies under 2 flying with a passenger, you need to purchase a child ticket. Passengers under 12 years old are also entitled to a child ticket with a personal seat.

Water transport

Free transportation of children within the country by water transport occurs up to 5 years. At the same time, additional restrictions on the minimum age of tourists may be introduced on tourist routes. A child ticket is provided for passengers under 12 years old (with a personal seat). Life jackets for children on passenger transport by water are required.

Accompanying children in transport

Norms of travel in urban public transport do not regulate minimum age unaccompanied passengers.
The travel of children under the age of obtaining a passport in intercity and interregional buses requires mandatory escort. Unaccompanied children under the specified age may travel if they are sent to a general education institution. The same rules apply to the travel of children by train and inland water transport.
Accompanying children under five years of age on the plane is mandatory. Unaccompanied children - passengers from 5 to 12 years old, can travel alone. The carrier company is responsible for their flight. Citizens who are over 12 years old can use the services of air transportation without an escort.
Any adult capable citizen can be an accompanying person.

Required documents

Travel of children in public transport around the city, in intercity buses, short-range and long distance in the country with parents requires a birth certificate to determine the right of a small passenger for free or reduced fare. Age is set on the date of travel.
If a child under 14 travels with an accompanying person, he must have a power of attorney from the parents, which is certified by a notary.
A child in public transport leaving his homeland unaccompanied must have a passport, a notarized document with the consent of one of the parents (indicating the length of stay and a list of countries), a certified translation of the consent.

Assess whether your child is ready to travel independently by public transport, what is the degree of his responsibility, how attentive to the environment. If the child is absent-minded, quickly lost, shy or afraid to contact people, then it may be worth postponing his independent trip.
Tell us about the rules of conduct in the transport how he is going to move.
The child should know who he can turn to while traveling in threatening circumstances (it became bad, inadequate neighbors were caught).
The traveler must understand that when getting off at intermediate stations, one must be careful and not stray far from the vehicle.
If the journey is long and the child gets hungry, then take care of supplying him with provisions. Restaurant car or roadside shop - not the best option child nutrition. Do not put perishable foods as a “snack”. An upset stomach on a trip is not the most pleasant thing that can happen.
If the child is motion sick, and a trip is inevitable, take care of pills for nausea and vomiting.

Good luck on the road to you and your children!

RULES FOR USE OF GROUND PUBLIC PUBLIC TRANSPORT (TRAMS, TROLLEYBUSES, BUSES) IN THE CITY OF MOSCOW
Approved by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated 02.09.2008 No. 797-PP No. 880-PP, dated March 1, 2016 No. 62-PP, dated August 30, 2017 No. 596-PP)

1. General Provisions

1.1. Rules for the use of ground public public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses) in the city of Moscow (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) are developed in accordance with the Civil Code Russian Federation, the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses, the Law of the Russian Federation of February 7, 1992 N 2300-1 "On Protection of Consumer Rights", the Federal Law of November 8, 2007 N 259-FZ "Charter road transport and urban ground electric transport", Resolution of the Council of Ministers - Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 N 1090 "On the Rules traffic"(hereinafter referred to as the Rules of the Road), Law of the City of Moscow dated November 21, 2007 N 45 "Code of the City of Moscow on Administrative Offenses".

(Clause 1.1 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

1.2. These Rules determine the procedure for the use of ground public public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses) equipped with devices for an automated passage control system and transporting passengers according to tickets and tariffs established by the Moscow Government.

1.3. Lost strength. - Decree of the Government of Moscow of 27.08.2014 N 483-PP.

1.4. These Rules must be kept in the saloons of the rolling stock of urban public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses).

1.5. The mode of operation of surface urban public transport of the city of Moscow is established by the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the city of Moscow. Information on the mode of operation of the routes of surface urban public transport is posted at the stopping points located along the route, and on the official website of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the City of Moscow.

(Clause 1.5 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated February 18, 2014 N 55-PP)

2. Passenger transport enterprises (carriers) are obliged to:

2.1. Ensure the transportation of passengers of all categories, including persons with disabilities, to their destination according to the established route.

2.2. Ensure that stopping points have stencils with information about the names of stops, numbers and operating hours of passing routes, indicating the final stops of these routes, providing access to information for people with visual and hearing impairments.

2.3. Comply with the established schedules of traffic intervals on the routes of urban public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses).

2.4. In the event of a planned change or closure of routes, notify the public through the media or by posting announcements at stopping points.

2.5. In case of a prompt change in the route, notify the population by placing announcements at stopping points and using rolling stock equipment with information signs.

2.6. Before leaving the line, ensure the proper technical and sanitary condition of the salons, equipment, internal and external design of the rolling stock in accordance with the established requirements.

(Clause 2.6 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

2.7. Ensure the safety of passenger transportation. For improper fulfillment of the conditions of carriage established by the relevant regulatory and legal acts of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow, the carrier's liability arises in accordance with applicable law.

3. Responsibilities of the driver of urban public transport (tram, trolleybus, bus)

3.1. The driver must:

3.1.1. If passengers detect or receive information about the presence in the cabin of the rolling stock of objects that may pose a danger to life and health, as well as the smell of burning, smoke, fire, electric current, act in accordance with the instructions.

3.1.2. Strictly comply with the requirements of the Rules of the road.

3.1.3. Ensure the transportation of passengers in strict accordance with the requirements for the operation of rolling stock, road safety and passenger transportation.

3.1.4. Send a tram, trolleybus, bus from the stopping point only with closed doors after the boarding and disembarking of passengers is completed.

3.1.5. Inform passengers, including those with visual and hearing impairments, about the name of each stopping point and the one following it, transmit other necessary information using a voice recorder and special means.

3.1.6. In the event of a malfunction of warning devices, their absence, as well as in the event of a prompt change in the route, announce information on the microphone throughout the route until the malfunction of the devices is eliminated or the warning devices are installed and until the route is restored.

3.1.7. Sell tickets only at stops.

3.1.8. Issue travel tickets to passengers after receiving payment for the fare at the established rate.

3.1.9. Limit the boarding of passengers depending on the filling of the passenger compartment of a tram, trolleybus or bus after notifying passengers of the end of boarding.

3.1.10. Lost strength. - Decree of the Government of Moscow of 27.08.2014 N 483-PP.

3.1.11. Observe the route of the established route and the specified schedule for the movement of ground public public passenger transport.

3.1.12. Carry out boarding and disembarking of passengers at equipped stopping points provided for by the route scheme, with the exception of emergency situations.

3.1.13. When moving along the established route of ground urban public transport, ensure that the vehicle has information signs about the route number, as well as the names of the initial, final and main intermediate stopping points.

(Clause 3.1.13 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

3.1.14. Ensure safe boarding and disembarkation, including through a second door, and comfortable conditions the passage of wheelchair users, people with disabilities with disorders of the musculoskeletal system and persons with visual and hearing impairments.

3.2. Other duties of the driver are determined by his job description.

4. Order of entry and exit

4.1. Entry and exit of passengers are allowed only at stopping points after a complete stop of the tram, trolleybus, bus.

4.2. Passengers are required to follow the sequence when entering the tram, trolleybus, bus and exiting them.

(as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

4.3. The entrance to the tram, trolley bus, bus, equipped with turnstiles, is made through the front door. With a no-turnstile travel system, passengers enter through all the doors of the vehicle with payment for travel by means of ticket control and redemption devices located at the corresponding doors.

(Clause 4.3 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

4.4. Exit from a tram, trolleybus, bus equipped with turnstiles is made through all doors except the front one. With a no-turnstile travel system, exit from a tram, trolleybus, bus is made through all doors. Passengers must give a signal to the driver in advance by pressing the bell button to exit.

(Clause 4.4 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

4.5. Passengers with a pram, disabled people with a musculoskeletal system disorder, visually impaired with a guide dog or with a white cane can enter a tram, trolleybus, bus equipped with turnstiles through the second door after the exit of passengers.

(Clause 4.5 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

4.6. Entrance to a tram, trolley bus, bus specially equipped for the disabled is allowed for wheelchair users through the second door after the exit of passengers.

4.7. When entering, exiting a tram, trolley bus, bus, the passenger must hold on to the handrails to avoid injury.

4.8. The entry of passengers with a bicycle into a tram, trolleybus, bus is allowed if it is possible to place the bicycle on the storage area of the passenger compartment of the tram, trolleybus, bus. The entry of passengers with a bicycle into a tram, trolley bus, bus equipped with turnstiles is allowed through the second door after the exit of passengers.

(Clause 4.8 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

5. The procedure for paying for travel and carrying hand luggage

5.1. Payment for the fare in accordance with the current tariffs is made at the entrance to the tram, trolleybus, bus by redeeming the ticket through the ticket control and redemption device. Travel tickets on a magnetic stripe carrier are passed through the tray of the ticket control and redemption device. Travel tickets on a carrier without a magnetic strip (hereinafter referred to as contactless travel tickets) are brought to the target of the ticket control and redemption device. It is not recommended to store travel tickets with sources of electromagnetic radiation in places of high humidity and high temperatures to expose them to chemical and mechanical stress. When exercising the right to free travel, passengers at the entrance to the tram, trolleybus, bus register their trip by presenting the social card of a Muscovite (SCM), the social card of a resident of the Moscow Region (SCM) to the target of the ticket control and redemption device. The categories of passengers specified in clauses 4.5, 4.6 and 4.8 of these Rules, when entering a tram, trolleybus, bus, equipped with turnstiles, pay for the fare (register the trip) through the second door through the ticket control and redemption device installed at the second door, and in its absence, through the ticket control and redemption device installed at the front door.

(Clause 5.1 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 30, 2017 N 596-PP)

5.1(1). To pay for travel (check-in of a trip), a contactless ticket, SKM, SKMO must be brought parallel to the target of the ticket control and redemption device, attached to it and held in this position for at least 2 seconds.

(Clause 5.1(1) was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow No. 596-PP dated August 30, 2017)

5.1(2). Fare payment (travel check-in) is confirmed by the green indication of the light elements located on the turnstile housing and (or) the ticket control and redemption device, and (or) the corresponding message in the information line on the ticket control and redemption device display.

(Clause 5.1(2) was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow No. 483-PP dated August 27, 2014)

5.2. Payment for the carriage of cabin baggage (the size of which in the sum of measurements in length, width, height exceeds 120 cm) is made by redeeming a ticket for the carriage of cabin baggage, which does not entitle the passenger to travel. When carrying paid cabin baggage, the passenger must first pay off through the control and redemption device hand luggage ticket, and then a travel ticket to pay for your own travel. Travel documents for categories of citizens entitled to free travel or travel with partial fare do not give the right to free carry-on luggage.

5.3. Travel tickets for paying for travel in trams, trolleybuses, buses are purchased at specialized points for the sale of tickets for travel on public urban passenger transport, from drivers, conductors, distributors, as well as in trade facilities of organizations that have contracts for the sale of travel tickets.

(Clause 5.3 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

5.4. Valid tickets are only travel tickets intended for travel on public surface public transport in the city of Moscow.

5.5. Invalid tickets are:

5.5.1. Expired tickets.

5.5.2. Tickets for a limited number of trips with the travel limit exhausted.

5.5.3. Illegally used SKM, SKMO, reduced ticket for pupils and students on ground public public transport, in a suburban bus without trip limit (preferential ticket for students).

(Clause 5.5.3 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 30, 2017 N 596-PP)

5.5.4. Stop-listed tickets. Stop list - a list of numbers and series of travel tickets, SKM, SKMO, discount tickets for students, the validity of which was stopped by the carrier in connection with the receipt of information about the revealed facts from the authorized state authority or subordinate organizations (state institutions and unitary enterprises) of state authorities illegal issuance or withdrawal from circulation of these travel tickets, SKM, SKMO, discount tickets for students.

(Clause 5.5.4 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

5.5.5. Faulty tickets - travel tickets with a broken magnetic stripe or recording on a magnetic stripe, tickets with mechanical damage, as well as contactless travel tickets, which cannot be read. A defective ticket is not accepted by the ticket control and redemption device.

5.6. The exchange of defective tickets is carried out at specialized points for the sale of tickets for travel on public urban passenger transport in accordance with the current instructions for the exchange of tickets approved by the transport company. Tickets that have external damage, including mechanical, thermal, are not subject to exchange , chemical or otherwise. A travel ticket without a travel limit, as well as a travel ticket "Wallet", which gives the right to travel within the amount paid, having mechanical, thermal, chemical or other external damage, are restored by the transport company after paying the cost of their manufacture (with the restoration of the paid period of validity) after they are handed over by the passenger to a specialized point for the sale of tickets for travel on public public transport.

(as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated December 15, 2015 N 880-PP)

Lost travel tickets (including on contactless carriers) are not subject to restoration and blocking.

(Clause 5.6 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

5.7. In the event of a failure in a tram, trolleybus, bus equipped with turnstiles, SCM or other documents, on the basis of which the right to free travel or travel with partial payment is granted, and not included in the stop list, the driver is obliged to let the passenger into the vehicle through the second door .

(Clause 5.7 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6. How to get there

6.1. The list of categories of citizens who have the right to free travel or partial payment of travel in urban public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses) is determined in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow and other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow.

6.2. The passenger is obliged:

6.2.1. Pay for the fare (register the trip) in the manner prescribed in paragraph 5.1 of these Rules. One redemption of the ticket entitles the passenger to only one pass for a trip in one direction.

(Clause 6.2.1 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.2.1(1). In case of a no-turnstile travel system, make sure that the fare payment (travel registration) passes through the ticket control and redemption device in accordance with clause 5.1(2) of these Rules.

(Clause 6.2.1(1) was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow No. 483-PP dated August 27, 2014)

6.2.2. Until the end of the trip, keep the travel tickets redeemed in the ticket control and redemption device.

6.2.3. When traveling, have documents confirming the passenger's right to free travel or to incomplete fare payment.

6.2.4. To present for verification (hand over) to controllers of ground public public transport and conductors all types of tickets, as well as documents for the right to free travel or for incomplete fare payment. The inspectors of ground urban public transport in the city of Moscow are officials authorized by the carrier (carrier inspectors), as well as officials of the GKU "Organizer of Transportation" (controllers of the GKU "Organizer of Transportation").

(Clause 6.2.4 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.2.5. If the carrier's controllers reveal the fact of travel without payment, transportation without payment of hand luggage paid in accordance with clause 5.2 of these Rules, as well as the fact of presenting invalid travel tickets to confirm payment for travel, transportation of paid hand luggage, the passenger is obliged to pay for the fare, transportation of paid hand luggage by purchasing of a ticket sold by the carrier's inspectors at a set price, and redeem the ticket through a ticket redemption control device. paid hand luggage, the passenger is obliged to leave the passenger compartment of the tram, trolleybus or bus at the nearest stopping point.

(Clause 6.2.5 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.2.6. To avoid injury while driving a tram, trolleybus, bus, hold on to the handrails.

6.2.7. The front seats in the cabin, marked with special inscriptions or symbols, are intended for disabled people, the elderly, passengers with children and pregnant women. Other passengers occupying these seats are obliged to release them for the indicated persons.

6.2.8. To observe public order in public land transport.

6.2.9. Upon arrival at the final stop of the route, vacate the interior of the tram, trolleybus, bus.

6.2.10. When purchasing a ticket from the driver, prepare the fare in advance, do not delay or impede the movement of other passengers.

(Clause 6.2.10 was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow of August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.3. The passenger has the right:

6.3.1. Carry with you free of charge:

6.3.1.1. Children under the age of 7 years.

6.3.1.2. Baby carriage.

6.3.1.3. Children sledges.

6.3.1.4. One piece of hand luggage not exceeding the sum of three dimensions (height, length, width) 120 cm.

6.3.1.5. One pair of skis in a case or other sports equipment in a case or bag.

6.3.1.6. Animals and birds in cages with a blind bottom (baskets, boxes, containers, etc.), if the dimensions of these cages (baskets, boxes, containers, etc.) do not exceed the dimensions of hand luggage established in clause 6.3.1.4 of these Rules.

(Clause 6.3.1.6 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.3.1.7. Musical instrument in a case or case.

6.3.1.8. One bicycle on the storage area of the cabin of a tram, trolleybus, bus, subject to conditions that exclude inconvenience for the passage of passengers (the bicycle must be held by the passenger during movement, excluding his spontaneous movement around the cabin, subject to the requirements of paragraph 6.2.6 of these Rules).

(clause 6.3.1.8 was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated February 18, 2014 N 55-PP)

6.3.2. Pass without additional fare in the next tram, trolleybus, bus that left the line due to a malfunction if you have a ticket redeemed in a malfunctioning tram, trolleybus, bus.

6.3.3. If a ticket malfunction is detected, contact a specialized point for the sale of tickets for travel on public public transport for its exchange.

(as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.3.4. Carry pets, including guide dogs for the visually impaired, under conditions that exclude passengers from disturbing them (dogs must be muzzled and on a short leash).

(Clause 6.3.4 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.4. Passengers are prohibited from:

6.4.1. Pass by tram, trolleybus, bus without paying a fare.

6.4.2. Pass in soiling clothes, carry fetid and dangerous (flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive and others) substances, cold and firearms without covers and packaging, as well as things (objects) that pollute vehicles or passengers' clothes.

(Clause 6.4.2 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.4.3. Smoking in the salon.

6.4.4. Be in the cabin in a state of intoxication, drink alcohol and alcohol-containing products, use narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.

6.4.5. Damage rolling stock and equipment in the cabin.

6.4.6. Arbitrarily actuate door opening mechanisms, fire extinguishers, emergency hatch levers, emergency exit rings and other equipment, as well as prevent the closing and opening of doors, unless this is required to prevent accidents associated with a threat to the life and health of passengers.

6.4.7. Leaning out of windows, placing carry-on luggage on seats, and making the seats dirty.

6.4.8. Distract the driver and talk to him while driving.

6.4.9. Travel with invalid tickets.

6.4.10. Travel on a reduced travel document or ticket issued to another person.

6.4.11. Carry hand luggage, the sum of the measurements of which in length, width and height exceeds 180 centimeters, as well as long items over 190 centimeters (except for skis in a case).

(Clause 6.4.11 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

6.4.12. Pass on steps and other elements of the body of the rolling stock of public surface urban transport (tram, trolleybus, bus) not intended for travel.

6.4.13. Lost strength. - Decree of the Government of Moscow dated March 1, 2016 No. 62-PP.

6.4.14. Pick up objects and things forgotten or left by unidentified persons. If forgotten (abandoned) objects, things, documents or any valuables are found in public surface public transport (tram, trolleybus, bus), as well as feeling the effect of electric current, the smell of burning, smoke or fire, the passenger is obliged to immediately inform the driver about this .

6.4.15. To make professional photo and video filming in the salons of the rolling stock of public surface urban transport (tram, trolleybus, bus) without the permission of the administration of transport enterprises.

6.4.16. Violate the procedure for transporting pets, as set out in paragraphs 6.3.1.6 and 6.3.4 of these Rules.

6.5. It is forbidden to apply inscriptions, images, place informational and promotional materials on the external and internal surfaces of public surface urban transport (tram, trolleybus, bus), as well as on public transport infrastructure facilities, except for those related to the order of their operation and (or) applied (placed) within the framework of the execution of a state contract or other agreement concluded with an authorized executive body of the city of Moscow, a state unitary enterprise of the city of Moscow or a state institution of the city of Moscow.

(as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated March 1, 2016 N 62-PP)

7. Monitoring the observance of these Rules by passengers, the payment of travel, the carriage of hand luggage and the responsibility of passengers

7.1. Control over the observance by passengers of these Rules, as well as the availability of tickets for tram, trolleybus, bus passengers that have been redeemed in these vehicles, during the entire time of operation of public surface urban transport, is carried out by controllers of public surface urban transport.

(Clause 7.1 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

7.2. Traveling without a ticket is a person:

7.2.1. Found during a check in a vehicle without a ticket, with the exception of persons accompanying disabled people of the first group and disabled children.

7.2.2. Presenting a travel ticket without a mark of redemption.

7.2.3. Presenting a fake ticket.

7.2.4. Showing an expired ticket.

7.2.5. Presenting a SKM, SKMO, or discount ticket for students that does not belong to this person or that has expired.

(Clause 7.2.5 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 30, 2017 N 596-PP)

7.2.6. Presenting a previously used ticket.

7.2.7. Presenting a ticket intended for a person who has been granted an advantage in paying for the fare, who does not have a document confirming the right to provide the said advantage.

7.2.8. Refused to present a travel document (ticket) confirming the fact of payment for travel.

(Clause 7.2 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

7.3. Verification of payment for travel and carriage of hand luggage is carried out in the cabin of the rolling stock of ground public public transport (tram, trolleybus, bus).

7.3(1). Upon presentation by the passenger to the inspector of ground urban public transport to confirm the fact of payment for the fare of the ticket specified in clauses 7.2.3, 7.2.4, 7.2.6, 7.2.7 of these Rules, as well as the SKM or SKMO or a reduced ticket for students who do not belong to this person or whose validity period has expired, these documents are subject to seizure in accordance with the established procedure. Withdrawal of a ticket (document) is drawn up by an act in two copies, the first copy is issued to the passenger who presented the specified ticket (document), and the second copy remains with the controller.

(Clause 7.3(1) was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow of August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

7.4. For damage to the rolling stock of ground urban public transport (trams, trolleybuses, buses), as well as their equipment and road maintenance facilities (trams, contact lines, etc.), liability arises in accordance with the law. Damages may also be recovered from the perpetrators in accordance with the procedure established by law.

7.5. Violation of these Rules entails bringing to administrative responsibility in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow. Payment of the cost of travel, carriage of paid hand luggage in the manner provided for in clause 6.2.5 of these Rules, or refusal to pay does not exempt the passenger from paying fines for ticketless travel and transportation of unpaid baggage in public surface public transport, established by the legislation of the city of Moscow on administrative offenses .(The paragraph was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow of 27.08.2014 N 483-PP)

The authority to draw up protocols and consider cases of administrative offenses provided for in Articles 10.1, 10.5 of the Law of the City of Moscow dated November 21, 2007 N 45 "Code of the City of Moscow on Administrative Offenses" is vested in the controllers of the GKU "Organizer of Transportation". (the paragraph was introduced by Decree of the Government of Moscow of 27.08.2014 N 483-PP)

8. Obligations and rights of the inspector of ground urban public transport

8.1. When working on the line, the inspector of ground urban public transport is obliged to have an official certificate and present it at the first request of the passenger, give his last name.

(Clause 8.1 as amended by Decree of the Government of Moscow dated August 27, 2014 N 483-PP)

8.2. When working on the line, the controller of public surface urban transport has the right and is obliged to:

8.2.1. Monitor the observance by passengers of these Rules, including the correct payment of travel and carry-on baggage.

8.2.2. In the event that the facts of violation by passengers of the requirements of these Rules are established, within their powers, in relation to the persons who have committed violations, the measures provided for by law and paragraphs 6.2.5, 7.3(1) and 7.5 of these Rules.

On the cost of travel for children in urban and suburban traffic

Article 786 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation establishes the right of a passenger to carry children with him free of charge or on other preferential terms in the manner prescribed by the transport charter.

Article 21 of the Federal Law of 08.11.2007 No. 259-FZ "Charter of Road Transport and Urban Ground Electric Transport" in the part relating to the passage of children in vehicles engaged in regular passenger transportation in urban and suburban traffic, provides the following rights to the passenger:

Each passenger has the right to carry any number of children under 7 years of age free of charge without providing them with separate seats, but only in cases where children are allowed to travel without providing them with separate seats.

If the transportation of children without providing them with separate seats in a particular vehicle is prohibited, then each passenger has the right to carry with him no more than two children under 12 years of age with the provision of separate seats for them for a fee, the amount of which cannot be more than 50% from the fare of an adult passenger.

At the same time, the passenger must have a document confirming the age of the child being transported with the provision of these benefits.

When considering this issue, it is necessary to pay attention to the following legal aspects.

1. The right of a passenger to carry children with him for a reduced fee or free of charge is the statutory right of everyone to receive, under a contract of carriage, a service that is subject to mandatory provision by the carrier if the passenger so desires. In this context, it cannot be considered as a benefit subject to mandatory reimbursement from the budget.

This is the same legal right granted under the contract of carriage, as, for example, the right to carry with you free of charge hand luggage in the amount of not more than one piece, the length, width and height of which do not exceed one hundred and twenty centimeters in total, one pair of skis in a case, children sled, baby carriage. But if not one of the carriers disputes the right of passengers to carry hand luggage, then for some reason contradictions constantly arise between parents and conductors with drivers in relation to children.

The reason for this misunderstanding, obviously, is the incomplete description of the considered norm of the transport charter of all possible situations related to the passage of children on urban and suburban transport. Indeed, what should be done, for example, in cases where children under 7 years old occupy seats? Should I charge a fee and how much if children from 7 to 12 years old ride standing on the tram? And so on.

According to Article 6 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, in cases where civil legal relations are not regulated by law or by agreement of the parties and there is no business custom applicable to them, civil law governing similar relations is applied to such relations, and if it is impossible to use the analogy of the law, the rights and obligations of the parties are determined on the basis of from the general principles and meaning of civil law (analogy of law) and the requirements of good faith, reasonableness and justice.

In the situation under consideration, the federal legislator has established two “reference” points: up to 7 years without seats and up to 12 years with seats.

Apparently, based on the requirements of good faith, reasonableness and fairness, it should be considered:

1. Children under 7 years of age are entitled to carry free of charge if they do not occupy separate seats.

2. For transportation (carriage) of children under 12 years old, occupying separate seats, a fee of 50% is charged.

3. For travel (carriage) of children from 7 to 12 years old, who do not occupy separate seats, a fee may be charged in the amount not exceeding 50%.

4. Children traveling unaccompanied by adults do not lose the right to travel at a lower cost.

5. Each carrier has the right by its order to establish other, more favorable conditions for passengers to travel for children.

It seems appropriate to enshrine these principles in a public agreement signed by all carriers that carry out not only intracity, but also suburban transportation.

Most parents are aware that the law defines the rights of young children to preferential or free travel on public transport. But how exactly this system works, some do not fully understand. Let's try to figure it out together.

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According to the law

Article 786 of the Civil Code of our country regulates the rules for the carriage of passengers on public transport.

Every adult can enjoy the right to reduced or free transportation of children.

This law confirms the rights, but does not deal with them in detail. Specific information is disclosed in another regulatory act - No259 FZ, in Article 21.

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So, what are the conditions for obtaining benefits? You can carry a baby for free if it does not occupy a separate seat, that is, it is in the arms of an adult throughout the trip.

This applies to transport that travels around the city or follows between cities. If it is not possible to carry a baby on the bus of your choice without providing a seat, you can carry 2 children who are under 12 years old with a certain discount (minimum 50%).

So that the person who controls the payment does not have any questions, be sure to take a document on the trip to confirm the right to a preferential trip (birth certificate).

By law, you must present the document at the first request of the inspector. If you are taking your child on a trip alone, think about whether he is ready for this, and also explain to him important rules behavior in public places.

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Rules for transporting children

How should a child behave in public transport?

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Every conscientious parent needs to know this.

Following the rules will protect your child and make your trip comfortable and safe.

If you are traveling with a child or traveling around the city by public transport, you need to know the following information:

when traveling on water, it is imperative to wear a life jacket on the child;
children aged 5-12 years old can follow alone on the plane, while the airline is responsible for the flight;
sometimes the fare rules are not valid on commercial routes, the scheme is guaranteed to work only on municipal buses;
any capable person who is over 18 years of age may accompany a child on a trip;
if you are traveling by rail, a ticket for a child must be issued under any conditions, even if the journey is completely free.

When traveling abroad, the child must have a valid foreign passport, or the child must be entered in the passport of one of the parents.

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Until what age is it free?

Up to what age is free travel for children allowed?

As for the free child pass, it is possible if you travel on the following public transports:

Bus, trolleybus, tram or metro. Children can move around the city absolutely free of charge if their age is up to 7 years, and they do not occupy a hotel room. Suburban transport is paid the same way.
For long-distance or inter-regional trips, the rules are as follows: children can ride for free until the age of 5. At the same time, they should also be on the lap of the accompanying person.
Railway. An adult can take one child under the age of 5 free of charge.

At the same time, for children who occupy a separate shelf or place, you need to purchase a special children's railway ticket.

If the message is international, a baby up to 4 years old can travel without payment.

Electric train. Travel by train can be free only for a child who is not yet 5 years old. From 5 to 7, the following right applies: a child ticket must be issued. If the child is 7 years old or older, the trip must be paid at the adult rate.

Airplane. Free if you are flying in our country, and a child under 2 years old is sitting in your arms. When flying abroad, you can take advantage of a discount (as a rule, it is about 90%). The rules are exactly the same: the baby must sit in the arms of an adult.

Water transport. Children under 5 years old can travel on water without paying. If the route is tourist, the carrier reserves the right to change the conditions.

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Decoration for a disabled child

How to get free travel for a disabled child?

If you have a child with a disability, you can count on additional support from the state.

Travel without payment is provided on all types of public transport with the exception of taxis.

At the same time, not only a child can use the right to travel free of charge, but also an accompanying adult: a parent, a responsible guardian or a social worker.

To receive benefits, you must present a pension certificate, birth certificate or passport to the conductor.

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Children with disabilities can also enjoy benefits during long-distance travel (river, water, air and railway transport). No payment if they are sent for treatment and back (only within the country).

They also receive a 50% discount on the fare from 01.10 to 15.05. During the remaining time, the discount can be used only once (round trip).

The exemption is valid from registration until the age of majority of the child. To apply for free travel on intercity communications, you need to visit the authority social protection population with the following documents: a birth certificate (or passport) and a certificate confirming the fact of disability (ITU).

Every responsible citizen should know their rights. Especially if he has a child. The state provides for the right to free or preferential travel in public transport.

Now you know what benefits you and your child are entitled to and how to use them properly.

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Be polite to other people, keep a close eye on your baby, and your trip will be safe and comfortable, and your time will be well spent. Bon Voyage!

Rules for the passage of children in public transport

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This article will consider the legal documents governing the transportation of children in public transport. Almost every resident of Russia knows that small children can be transported in buses and trolleybuses for free, but the details of transportation usually raise questions.

At what age is free travel allowed?

1. When traveling in a vehicle that carries out regular transportation of passengers and luggage, the passenger has the right to:

1) carry with them free of charge in urban and suburban traffic children under the age of seven years without providing separate seats, except for the cases provided for in paragraph 2 of this article;

2) to carry with him free of charge in long-distance traffic one child under the age of five years without providing a separate seat, except for the cases provided for in paragraph 2 of this article.

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1. Please note that free travel for children is possible only when they travel with adults.

2. In urban and suburban traffic, children under 7 years old can be transported free of charge, and in any quantity. Those. a passenger can take 5 or 10 children with him and they will all travel free of charge. However, separate seats for children are not provided in this case.

3. When traveling between cities, you can take one child under the age of 5 with you free of charge. A separate seating area in this case is also not provided.

(any number of children)

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(between towns

distance less than 50 km)

(any number of children)

(between towns

over 50 km)

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How can the controller determine the age of the child?

Part 3 of Article 21 of the Federal Law:

3. The passenger is obliged to carry with him a document confirming the age of the child transported with the provision of benefits for the carriage fee specified in parts 1 and 2 of this article, and which must be presented at the first request of the persons exercising control over the fare.

Thus, the passenger must independently confirm the age of the child, for which he should take a birth certificate with him.

If the controller has doubts about the age of the baby, he will ask to present the specified document. If the passenger does not have a document, then the fare will have to be paid in full.

In what cases should the child's travel be paid?

Part 2 of Article 21 of the Federal Law:

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2. In cases where, in accordance with the established procedure, it is prohibited to transport children in vehicles without providing them with separate seats, the passenger has the right to carry with him two children under the age of twelve years with the provision of separate seats for them for a fee, the amount of which is not may be more than fifty per cent of the carriage charge.

So, if the transportation of children without the provision of separate seats is prohibited, then the following fare rules apply:

(within locality)

(two children per passenger)

(between towns

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distance less than 50 km)

(two children per passenger)

(between towns

over 50 km)

(two children per passenger)

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At the same time, each of the children should be allocated a separate seat.

When does a child need a separate seat?

In this case, the question arises as to the cases in which it is prohibited to transport a child without allocating a separate seat. The Charter of Road Transport does not provide links to specific regulatory documents, so you have to find them.

Let's turn to clause 5.1 of the SDA:

5.1. Passengers are required to:

when riding a vehicle equipped with seat belts, be fastened with them, and when riding a motorcycle - be in a fastened motorcycle helmet;

Since the child is a passenger in public transport, he must be fastened with a seat belt during transportation. The belts themselves are installed only on the seats. Thus, it turns out that if the bus design provides for seat belts, then the child needs a separate seat. Accordingly, the fare should be paid half the cost.

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Which buses must be equipped with seat belts?

18) Vehicles of categories M1, N, and also M2 and M3 of classes III and B are equipped with seat belts. The remaining vehicles of categories M2, M3 are equipped with seat belts if they are used for the carriage of passengers in interurban traffic.

Let me remind you that classes III and B include buses designed to carry exclusively seated passengers.

In addition, a separate requirement applies to intercity buses. Appendix No. 8 to the Technical Regulations:

7.1. Seats in vehicles, the design of which provides for the presence of seat belts, must be equipped with them in accordance with the requirements of regulatory legal acts in force at the time the vehicle was put into circulation.

However, the provisions of the first paragraph of this paragraph do not cover vehicles of categories M2 and M3, which equipped with seat belts if used for the carriage of passengers in intercity traffic.

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Those. all buses used in intercity traffic must be equipped with seat belts.

Thus, it turns out that if the bus only provides for the transportation of passengers while sitting, then this bus must be equipped with seat belts. If the bus has seat belts, then passengers, including children, must be fastened with them. Accordingly, each child needs a separate seat with a belt and parents will have to pay for this seat.

Please note that if there are no seat belts on the bus, and the passenger is still required to pay for a separate seat for the child, then I recommend finding out the basis for such a requirement. If no clear answer can be obtained, then you should write a complaint against the carrier.

Should a child seat be provided on the bus?

Since the transport of children on buses in some cases is paid, parents have a question about what this paid service includes? Should the driver provide the child with a special restraint for safety?

To begin with, let me remind you that starting from July 12, 2017, the requirement to use child restraints in buses has been removed from the traffic rules. Such devices are mandatory only in passenger cars and truck cabs. So transporting a child wearing a regular seat belt on a bus is not considered a violation. In this regard, carriers do not need to provide child seats.

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Naturally, employees of transport companies can provide seats on their own initiative. Well, since traveling in a special child restraint is much safer, I recommend that you check with the carrier in advance if they can provide you with this equipment for the duration of the trip. If chairs are not provided, then you can take your own car seat on the trip, in which the baby will go.

Let's summarize this article:

Children under 7 years old can travel free of charge in urban and suburban transport (trolleybuses, buses).
A passenger can take one child under 5 years old free of charge on an intercity bus.
If the bus is equipped with seat belts, the child needs a separate seat. In this case, you will have to pay half the cost of the ticket. At the same time, an adult can take 2 children under 12 years old with a discount, and any number of children at full price.

Age of children for free travel - conditions and rules of transportation

Every day, a modern person is faced with the need to travel by transport. Parents should know the answer to the question, free travel for children in public transport until how old is the bus provided.

Daily travel is carried out by metro, on various minibuses, city and intercity buses, as well as trolleybuses. Using them is an inevitable and very important part of human life and, like everything else, it is strictly controlled by modern legislation.

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Most parents are well aware that modern law defines the legal rights of babies to travel completely free of charge in all types of public transport. At the same time, not everyone knows how this system works, what are the nuances in solving this issue.

Legal travel of children

Children up to a certain age can be transported without paying and buying a ticket if they are in the process of moving on their hands throughout the journey. This condition applies to vehicles moving within the city or outside it.

If it is not possible to transport a child without an individual seat in the city mode of transport that was chosen for the move, 2 children under the age of 12 can be transported. The fee for their travel will be 50% of the total amount of the child.

Important! So that the controllers do not have relevant questions, you need to take a document confirming the legal basis for the transportation of children on benefits.

It can be a standard birth certificate. According to the terms of modern legislation, such paper is presented at the first request of the person controlling the passage.

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Basic rules and requirements for transportation

Free transport of children is characterized by different age category, it all depends on the type of transport used and on how old the baby is. Here are the basic conditions for transporting babies:

Metro, city trolleybus, all types of buses, i.e. city vehicles. Children are able to move around the territory of a particular settlement without any payment if they are under 7 years old. kids given age do not have a separate place. This rule also applies to commuter modes of transport.
Intercity, as well as various interregional trips are carried out according to slightly different rules. Children can travel free of charge up to 5 years. In this case, they must sit or lie on the lap of the parent who accompanies them.
Railway transport. An adult can take with him everything necessary for making a free ride for one child under 5 years old. This is especially true for those guys who do not occupy an individual shelf. If there is no desire to travel with the baby on the same shelf, you will need to purchase a separate ticket for him. When traveling internationally by train, a child will have to purchase a ticket after the child is 4 years old.
Regional trains. Moving without paying in them can apply to a baby who is not yet 5 years old. From 5 to 7, the rule related to the purchase of a child ticket is relevant. If the baby is over 7 years old, it will be paid according to adult fares.
Air Transport. Here, free travel is provided for children under 2 years old, and only if the baby is sitting in the arms of an adult. During the flight abroad, it will be possible to take advantage of a discount that reaches 90%, while the rule of carrying a child on hand remains.
Water type of vehicle. Children under 5 years old are allowed to travel on water without buying a ticket. If a tourist carriage is carried out, the rules may change, the legal right to install them remains with the carrier company.

Regardless of which transport the child is transported on, there are several rules that must be taken into account in the process of transporting babies.

Important! Any conscious parent should know these rules. Compliance with them will ensure the protection of the child, and will also make transportation as comfortable as possible.

So, if parents move around the city with their baby or travel outside of it, among the rules that you need to know and follow, it is worth noting:

In the process of traveling on water, a small life jacket must be worn on the baby;
Children from 5 to 12 years old can travel by plane on their own, the airline takes responsibility for them;
Free travel on city buses only applies to those provided by the municipality. Commercial urban transport has the right to ignore this rule. If a ticket is bought for a child, he has the right to his own individual seat, it is not necessary to hold him in his arms;
Every capable adult who has reached the age of 18 has the right to accompany small child during the trip;
When traveling by train, even if you have permission to travel without purchasing a ticket, it is still issued.

When traveling to other countries, a child of any age is issued a personal passport. Entering the name of the baby in the personal passport of the parents is not relevant here.

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Rules for social beneficiaries

Such unprotected citizens from a social point of view, such as the disabled, orphans, members of large families, are fully entitled to receive assistance in the form of benefits from the modern state. Children born in large families, orphans and disabled children have certain benefits. Benefits are based on documents.

Children with disabilities deserve special attention. They have every right to receive certain support. For such children, travel without purchasing a ticket is set at different types modern means movement, with the exception of city taxis.

The legal rule of full free travel applies to a child with a disability, but also to the parent, responsible guardian or social worker who accompanies them. To receive the due benefit, you will need to provide the conductor with a special pension certificate, passport or children's birth certificate.

Conclusion

Each person is obliged to know all his rights and obligations, especially if there are children in the family. The state provides many benefits for parents, and the more children in the family, the large quantity benefits can be used.

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Free travel on public transport for children in 2018

Parents know that free travel for children of a certain age is guaranteed by the state.

Let's see what acts establish benefits for children to travel in public transport. Who can use them in 2018.

Legislative framework

The basis for the free travel of children is laid down in Article 786 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Paragraph 3 of it reads:

“3. The passenger has the right, in the manner prescribed by the relevant transport charter or code: to carry children with him free of charge or on other preferential terms; carry hand luggage with you free of charge within the established norms; check in baggage for transportation for a fee at the rate.

That is, it is legally approved that the child is given the right to travel for free or on a reduced ticket.

The rules are described in more detail in other legislative acts based on the specified article of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

In addition, they determine what exactly is considered public transport. These include urban

Federal Law No. 259-FZ, which was adopted in November 2007, specifies the age of children. Its 21st article states that children under the age of seven do not need to purchase a ticket.

In some cities, water transport is also included in the public mode of transport. They are also subject to the free ride rule.

Subtleties of understanding the legislation

The right not to pay is subject to the limitations and obligations of the parties.

Parents and accompanying persons should understand some of the nuances.

A seat for a minor passenger who has not paid for the fare is not provided. This means that an adult is obliged to seat him on his knees.
One adult can only accompany one child. If two minor passengers are traveling with their mother, then they need a separate seat. According to the rules, babies are required to travel seated. This means that you should purchase a ticket.
If the vehicle does not provide for the transportation of babies without a separate seat, then you will have to buy a ticket. An adult has the right to bring two children under twelve years of age with him. Each ticket will cost 50% of the total price.
The benefit is given to the child, not to the mother. Whoever the baby travels with, he does not pay for the fare.

Children on the subway ride without pay until they reach the age of seven. Adult accompaniment is required. Each person can carry only one minor passenger.

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Control and responsibility

Disputes and grievances sometimes arise because of the conductor's demand to prove the baby's benefits.

Adults consider them unlawful, since "everyone knows about the benefit." However, in this case they are wrong. Art. 21 of the Charter of Transport imposes on the conductor the obligation to check the rights of beneficiaries. Therefore, he must make sure that the child is less than seven years old. This is confirmed by the date of birth on the certificate.
A number of issues touch upon the point in the regulations regarding the age of travelers. So, the phrase "up to seven years" is misunderstood by some. It literally limits the date of cancellation of free rides to the date of your birthday. As soon as the child turns seven, he must purchase a ticket.
The legislation does not say anything about schoolchildren and preschoolers. After all, at the age of six, a baby can attend any educational institution. The privilege is fixed for him on the principle of age, and not of the educational institution.

Accompanying persons are required to carry the original document of the child. It should be presented at the first request of the controlling employee.

Water transport

By analogy, preferences also apply to sea (river) vessels. On the territory of the Russian Federation, babies travel up to seven years without payment.

Fringe benefits

Free trips around the city are reserved for some socially unprotected categories of citizens. They are paid for by the budget.

These include:

Orphans and children deprived of parental care.
Disabled children.
Pupils of large families.
Young people who have lost their breadwinner.

The exemption is valid only if there is a document confirming the category.

Air travel free of charge

If there are two or more children per adult, then it is necessary to purchase a seat ticket. The child must be seated. The ticket price is halved.

Discount coupons for flights are established for young people under the age of twelve. The size is determined by the carrier.

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Changes in 2018

In 2018, no changes are planned in the procedure for granting benefits.

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Free transportation for children

Daily modern man considerable distances are covered by land transport. The state guarantees free travel for children up to a certain age. Toddler travel benefits depend on various aspects related to your children and the vehicle journey. To enjoy all possible benefits and save, carefully read this article.

Up to what age is free travel for children

Article 786 of the Civil Code confirms the right of every parent to free travel for children in public transport. Detailed information on the rules of transportation is specified in another regulatory document: No. 259-FZ (Article 21). Please note that regardless of the transport where you wish to receive the benefit, you must have a birth certificate with you to confirm the age of the baby.

In public transport

To find out until how many years the metro is free, the legislation (Decree No. 259 FZ) clearly states that up to 7 full years. This rule applies to all municipal transport, both urban and suburban. Remember that in the case of free travel on the subway for children, they do not have the right to their own seat, but must sit on your lap. In order for children to ride the metro for free, you must provide an appropriate document confirming the age of the child. There are no restrictions on the number of children.

If you need to travel in a transport where you must definitely sit in a separate place, then another rule comes into force: 2 children under the age of 12 are allowed, with payment of half the cost of the ticket for each. Please note that a child ticket for an intercity bus may cost more than 50% of the full price. This is due to the fact that the discount does not apply to part of the tax fees (depending on the route and conditions of transportation).

In rail transport

One child under the age of 5 can travel free of charge on the railway transport. The baby is not provided with a separate place. Please note that if two parents go on a trip, two children can go for free. It is possible to transport citizens aged from 5 to 10 years in a separate place, with payment of a preferential child fare. The tariff is assigned separately, depending on the conditions (type of carriage: compartment, reserved seat, SV), direction (travel abroad or across the country), etc. In general cases, the discount is up to 65%. A birth certificate is required to apply for the discount.

If the children are already in school, parents can take advantage of the 50% discount provided to all students in general education institutions (age 10 or less). To apply for a discount, you must take a certificate from the student. The exemption applies to all types of railway transport (electric trains, electric trains) running on the territory of the Russian Federation.

By water transport

Article 181 (second paragraph) of the Merchant Shipping Code of the Russian Federation states that children under the age of 12 are transported by water transport with a 50% discount (a separate seat is not provided). A special fare is provided not only on the territory of the country, but also on all foreign destinations, but with a smaller percentage of the discount on the ticket. On long-distance ships, the baby may be provided with a separate seat, check with the company that sells tickets for more details.

In airplane

When flying abroad, regardless of direction, children must have their own foreign passports (age does not matter). All airlines provide free travel for persons under 2 years old, but without a separate seat. If children are transported without parents, the cost of air tickets must be clarified independently, it differs significantly.

For a baby aged 2 to 12 years, a general discount system works. If one child is transported and a separate seat is not allocated - free of charge. If there are 2 or more children ( large families) - each of the kids, except for the first one, is given a separate seat, the parent pays only 50% of the ticket price. At the same time, a small citizen receives all the privileges of a full-fledged passenger - he can carry up to 20 kg of luggage, he will be fed if a meal is planned during the flight. In the Russian Federation, control over the conditions for the flight of children is fixed in Article 106 (paragraph 2) of the Air Code.

Benefits for schoolchildren to travel by bus

School bus discounts are regulated by federal law. It is impossible to talk about a specific price reduction that will be valid in all regions of the country. This is due to the fact that each county independently sets the amount of benefits. In most cases, they fluctuate around 50% of the total ticket price.

Please note that such a discount is provided only for intracity transport (trolleybuses, buses, trams) owned by the state. To receive a discount, you must issue a student ticket (travel pass), which is valid for one year, after which it must be renewed. Some regions of the Russian Federation also provide great benefits for traveling by bus, check directly on the regional websites of transport services.

Children's tickets for socially unprotected categories of citizens

To obtain free travel in transport for unprotected categories of citizens (an orphan child, a disabled child), you must contact the social protection authorities. The privilege is valid from the moment of registration until the age of majority. You will need the following documents:

certificate confirming disability;
passport or birth certificate;
a document confirming the identity of the parent or guardian.

The discount is available for all modes of transport, except for taxis and road transport. It implies both urban and private transport (route taxi). Not only the socially unprotected person has the right to free travel, but also 1 accompanying person (parents, guardians, employees of social services). To receive a benefit, show the conductor a document confirming the disability and the passport of the accompanying person.

There are discounts for river, air, water and rail transport for disabled children. If they go for treatment, the round trip is free, but only within the country. In other cases, benefits are set individually - 50 percent or less. For international flights, discounts are calculated individually, depending on the carrier company. From October 1 to May 15, unprotected categories of citizens can take advantage of a 50% discount plying around the country, the rest of the time - only once (a round trip route is implied).