What to do to ride public transport for free? We checked

It is worth starting with the fact that some local governments have introduced free travel on public transport vehicles from above. This is rare, but in some cities in Poland, when getting on a bus, we do not have to think about how to buy a ticket.

In these cities you drive for free all year round

The list changes dynamically, because every now and then another local government decides to take such a step. Brave, because giving up public transport tickets means reducing the city budget by hundreds of thousands of złoty per year, and sometimes even millions. However, local authorities want to change the habits of residents at the cost of this. The more of them use public transport, the less congested the cities will be and the cleaner the air.

• Zory

• Lupine

• Polkowice

• Ząbkowice Śląskie

• Belchatow

• Koscierzyna

• Gostyn

• Swarzedz

• Walcz

• Kalisz

• Radomsko

• Starachowice

• Teeth

• Boleslawiec

• Szczecinek

• Konin

• Otwock

• Minsk Mazowiecki

Blood and marrow donors

It is worth noting that each local government establishes its own rules for traveling by public transport. Therefore, it is always worth familiarizing yourself with the local regulations regarding ticket prices, discounted and free travel. Free travel for honorary blood donors and bone marrow donors is a common practice. Holders of special IDs show it instead of a ticket in the event of a ticket inspection.

Veterans and combatants

People with the status of a war veteran, combatant, and participants in the fight for independence can often benefit from free travel. This also applies to war invalids.

The oldest and the youngest

Senior citizens, usually over 70, can travel for free in many cities. The same applies to the youngest. Children up to the age of four or six are usually entitled to free travel. It is also worth noting that, for example, in Warsaw, primary school children can travel for free on public transport throughout their school years. This includes during the holidays.

Uniformed services

Uniformed police officers, municipal guards, soldiers or Railway Protection Guard officers. While performing their official duties, they are also exempt from the obligation to have valid tickets for travel.

Blind, people with disabilities

In many cities, blind people and their carers are entitled to free travel. Often, a certificate of disability is required. In addition to blind people, people with other types of disabilities (especially severe disabilities) may also be entitled to free travel.

Who else?

Employees of the local MZK or MPK and their families. Additionally, for example, in Warsaw, members of parliament and senators travel for free.

Smog. Does it have its advantages?

No, such a statement would be very unfortunate. It should be mentioned, however, that in some cities, when the air is really bad, local authorities discourage driving their own cars, so as not to worsen the situation. Instead, they offer free travel on buses or trams. These are, for example, Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw, Rybnik and Pszczyna.