Kharkiv Transportation Drivers Issued Radios Due to FPV Drone Threat

In Kharkiv, drivers of public transport have been equipped with radios to quickly receive alerts about dangers and respond while on the road. Due to the threat of FPV drones, the city is ready to promptly change routes or halt operations. This is reported by SQ, citing city mayor Ihor Terekhov.

Radios for Kharkiv Drivers Aim to Speed Up Response to Danger

The decision was made due to frequent attacks by Russian FPV drones. According to Terekhov, the communication allows drivers to receive up-to-date information about the situation in specific areas of the city without waiting for the end of a route or announcements at stops.

During air raid alerts, public transport may not operate on its usual timetable. If there is an immediate threat, dispatchers can adjust the route or temporarily remove a specific route from service.

Such changes may mean longer waits at stops or the need to transfer to other transport. However, the city's priority remains the safety of passengers and drivers.

FPV Drones in Kharkiv: Completely Eliminating Risk is Impossible

The mayor emphasized that the new rules cannot fully protect transport from attacks. They aim to reduce risk by allowing drivers to quickly change direction or stop a bus, tram, or trolleybus in a danger zone.

Earlier, the head of the Kharkiv OVA Oleg Synegubov reported that residents of the city have already noticed a decrease in the number of FPV drones in fiber optics. He linked this to the operation of the so-called drone protection dome.

Public Transport in Kharkiv Operates with Safety Conditions in Mind

Operational adjustments to routes have become part of the daily work of the city’s transport under wartime conditions. Passengers should consider that the usual route may change even during the day if the situation requires it.

The city does not notify in advance which specific routes may be subject to restrictions. Decisions will be made based on the threat in a given area.

It should be noted that in Kharkiv, it is not ruled out that free travel on public transport may be retained even after the war ends.