Full List of Citizens Eligible for Free Subway Travel in June 2026.
Who Can Ride the Subway for Free
According to Novyny.live: In June 2026, several categories of individuals are entitled to free subway rides. These include veterans, people with disabilities, those affected by the Chornobyl disaster, children, and other eligible groups. This measure is designed to support individuals who have made significant contributions to the country's defense or faced hardships due to various circumstances.
Categories of Citizens Eligible for Free Subway Use
- War veterans
- Combatants
- People with war-related disabilities
- Survivors of the Revolution of Dignity
- Military personnel and border guards
- Families of fallen or missing Ukrainian defenders
These groups can benefit from free travel, making it easier for them to move around the city.
Free travel privileges also extend to Chornobyl cleanup workers and affected individuals classified under categories 1 and 2. People with disabilities of groups I, II, and III, children with disabilities, and their accompanying persons (except for group III) are also eligible. This initiative aims to improve access to urban transport for those requiring special attention and support.
The list of beneficiaries includes:
- Victims of Nazi persecution
- Former concentration camp prisoners
- Rehabilitated citizens
- Orphans
- Children under 7 years old
- Retirees by age
- Children from large families
- School students
- University students and cadets
- Parents of large families
This policy is intended to ensure equal access to transportation for all segments of the population and to support socially vulnerable groups.
Granting free subway travel to these categories represents a key step in the country's social policy, reflecting a commitment to assist those affected by war, social, or economic challenges. It also helps integrate vulnerable groups into daily life by easing their movement around the city and access to various services. Such initiatives can positively impact overall living standards and social cohesion within the community.
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