A free travel programme is being launched in the Novyi Rozdil community for families of prisoners of war and servicemen missing in action. The initiative is intended to support families whose journeys are linked to searching for information about their loved ones and to numerous visits to institutions.
The programme provides for free travel with special cards on intercity bus routes within Lviv region. At present, each cardholder is limited to up to four trips per month. The project has been launched in a pilot mode, so residents are asked to share feedback and suggestions on how it might be improved.
To obtain a concessionary card, those entitled to free travel must apply to the Administrative Services Centre (CNAP). The social protection department then organises the consideration of documents, the ordering and production of the card, and its issuing to the applicant.
When boarding the bus, the passenger taps the card on the validator and travels free of charge. The cost of trips actually made will be reimbursed to the carriers from the budget of the Novyi Rozdil community.
The community hopes that the new programme will provide real support for families who have been waiting a long time for news of their defenders.