The Road Transport Administration reminds that on September 4 of last year, the Public Transport Council approved a new fare structure for travel on regional buses and trains. The new prices will take effect on January 15, 2026, reports LA.LV.
As explained by the Road Transport Administration, the changes in fares for regional public transport are balanced to maintain service quality and ensure financial sustainability. The fare changes are linked to the distance of the trip and take into account the availability of transport services in the regions.
In the fare zone, the cost of travel will increase by €0.30, while outside the zones and on longer routes it will rise by €0.20.
Changes in railway transport prices:
- Riga – Imanta: €1.50 → €1.50
- Riga – Sigulda: €2.50 → €2.80
- Riga – Dubulti: €2.00 → €2.30
- Riga – Liepaja: €8.90 → €9.10
- Riga – Salaspils: €2.00 → €2.30
- Riga – Aizkraukle: €3.50 → €3.80
Changes in bus transport prices:
- Liepaja – Grobina: €1.00 → €1.20
- Riga – Dubulti: €2.00 → €2.30
- Kombuli – Kazanova: €0.70 → €0.90
- Riga – Rezekne: €11.70 → €11.90
- Aluksne – Balvi: €2.70 → €2.90
It is important to remember that all tickets purchased before January 14 will remain valid until their expiration date. From January 15, tickets will be sold at the new rates.
For holders of subscription tickets, discounts will remain even after the fare changes. This approach is aimed at encouraging loyalty so that regular passengers continue to benefit from favorable conditions.
For all socially protected categories of passengers, travel benefits on regional routes remain at 100%, and the procedure for using transport remains unchanged. Benefits apply to:
- children who have not yet started school,
- persons with disabilities and their companions,
- orphans, children in foster families, and students up to 24 years old,
- politically repressed individuals,
- large families with the "Honorary Family of Latvia" certificate — 50% discount for parents, 90% discount for schoolchildren, students, and children, 40% discount on subscription tickets for all passengers.
According to the decision of the Public Transport Council, travel fares are reviewed regularly, at least once a year, taking into account the accumulated level of inflation and changes in average wages compared to the previous period.
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