Rules for free travel for children according to legislation
According to Article No. 786 of the Civil Code, everyoneAn adult has the right to transport a child on public transport for free if the child does not take up a seat and sits on the parents' lap. Moreover, any number of children can be transported at the same time without payment. But only if they do not need a separate seat.The law sets limits on the age up to which children are entitled to free travel. Photo: Getty The age up to which a child travels for free depends on the type of transport:
- Transport in the city. You can transport your child free of charge in the city limits up to 7 years. But, if the kid takes a separate place, then you have to pay half the cost of the ticket.
- Intercity buses and railway. If the child travels the whole trip in the hands of an adult, then he can travel for free up to 5 years. To obtain a separate shelf or place, purchase a children's ticket.
- International communication. Free kids, up to 4 years old, are carried.
- Aircraft. If you are flying through Russia, you can travel for free to an age of 2 years. For international flights, there is no free place for children. But you have the right to buy a discount ticket if the child is sitting in your arms.
- Water transport. Children under the age of 5 years are allowed to transport without payment.
Please note that these rules do not apply to tourist and commercial routes. In this case, you should ask the carrier about the possibility of transporting your child for free.
The nuances of transporting children in the city, in public transport
If you are transporting a child without paying for a ticket in anytype of transport, you will need to show his birth certificate. Otherwise, you will have to pay the full fare. So do not forget to take documents on the road. In addition, travel without a ticket is not possible on buses that have seat belts. In this case, you will have to pay for a separate seat for the child. But parents have the right to transport two children under 12 years old with a 50% discount. For travel by rail, issue a ticket, even if it is free. If you plan to travel with a child, then you need to know up to what age children travel on transport for free. This will help avoid problems with inspectors and make the trip more enjoyable.