Politics · Russia · 8 hrs ago
Saratov Region Proposes Fivefold Increase in Fine for Fare Evasion
Saratov regional lawmakers are considering higher public transport fines in Russia’s Saratov region.
The fine for travelling without a ticket could rise fivefold, from 500 to 2,500 rubles on buses, trolleybuses and trams.
The proposal would also raise the fine for carrying unpaid hand luggage from 300 to 2,000 rubles.
Drivers and conductors could face fines of up to 5,000 rubles for carrying a passenger without a ticket.
Transport operators could face larger penalties for service and equipment failures, including missing accessibility features or cashless payment terminals.
The regional governor says the changes are intended to improve transport services and deter violations.
The proposed changes still need approval before the higher fines take effect.
Saratov Region is considering raising the fine for travelling without a ticket on public transport from 500 to 2,500 rubles.
The proposed changes were reviewed on October 14 by a committee of the regional legislature.
The bill would also increase fines for carrying a passenger without a ticket and for transporting hand luggage without payment.
It proposes higher penalties for transport operators that fail to meet certain requirements.
Governor Roman Busargin said the changes are intended to improve transport services and prevent further administrative violations.
- Who
- Saratov Region lawmakers are considering the changes. The bill was introduced by Governor Roman Busargin.
- What
- The proposal would raise fines for fare evasion and several transport-related violations.
- When
- The committee reviewed the proposal on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Saratov Region, Russia.
- Why
- The governor said the changes are intended to improve the quality of transport services and prevent further administrative violations.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Governor Roman Busargin introduced the bill proposing higher fines.
A committee of the Saratov Regional Duma reviewed the proposed changes.
- Fare-evasion fine
- Proposed increase from 500 to 2,500 rubles
- Unpaid hand luggage
- Proposed increase from 300 to 2,000 rubles
- Passenger without a ticket
- Fine for a conductor or driver proposed to rise from 1,000 to 5,000 rubles on city transport
- Regional and intermunicipal transport
- Fine for a conductor or driver proposed to rise from 700 to 5,000 rubles
- Bill introduced by
- Governor Roman Busargin
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What people are saying
improving the quality of transport services for the population on regular routes
preventing new administrative violations