Students in Zaporizhzhia will be able to use a 50% discount on fares in public transport not only during the school year but also during summer vacations. The new rules came into effect on July 1 and effectively made the discount available year-round. This was reported by the Zaporizhzhia City Council.
50% discount on fares in Zaporizhzhia: what has changed since July 1, 2026
Previously, students could only benefit from the discounted fares during the school year. The discount was available from Monday to Friday and did not apply during vacations, inter-semester breaks, and other holidays.
As the school year in Zaporizhzhia ended on June 30, the city authorities decided to maintain the discount for the summer months.
Starting from July 1, students of schools, gymnasiums, and lyceums will pay for public transport with a 50% discount regardless of the season.
Discounted fares for students in Zaporizhzhia: what documents are needed
The discount applies to all forms of fare payment in public transport - both cash and cashless.
To use the discount, one of the following documents must be presented:
- student ID;
- a certificate from the educational institution with a photo and seal.
The City Council emphasized that the new regulation will be in effect throughout the entire calendar year. This means that students will be able to use the 50% discount not only during the educational process but also in summer and during other vacation periods.
Let us remind you that on June 29, Russian troops launched two drone strikes on the building of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration (RSA).