The metro is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to move around the city for thousands of Ukrainians. But not all users can afford paid travel. In order to support socially vulnerable groups of the population and veterans, in particular those who suffered from the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster, travel allowances are provided in the capital metro.
Representatives of a number of vulnerable categories can use underground transport for free. Participants in hostilities - persons who took part in hostilities can use the right to free travel if they have an ID card or "Card of a Kyivan". Veterans of World War II and other persons with statutory exemptions are also entitled to free travel. Citizens injured during the Revolution of Dignity — for this category of citizens, it is necessary to have an appropriate certificate or "Card of a Kyivan". Persons with disabilities due to participation in hostilities, as well as their accompanying persons, have the right to use the subway free of charge if they have the appropriate documents.
In addition, the preferential categories include: liquidators of the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster (second category); Children who became disabled due to the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant; Persons with disabilities, including liquidators and victims of the Chernobyl accident.
Also, free travel is provided to veterans of various services, in particular: Veterans of internal affairs, the National Police, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, employees of the state fire service and civil defense; Former employees of the Bureau of Economic Security, employees of the tax police, as well as employees of the State Criminal Enforcement Service. Servicemen with disabilities acquired during service, as well as parents of dead or missing servicemen are also entitled to free travel.
These social benefits are an important step towards making public transport accessible to all sections of the population, especially those most in need of support.
