Ukrainian refugees are no longer entitled to free travel in Slovakia without any limitations after July 1, informed Martin Petro of the Slovak Transport Ministry's communication department. He also added that the free use of public transport would be limited by the number of days since their arrival in the country. "Although we have made some restrictions, it still holds true that we are ready to help all those who are fleeing the war. Nor does it change the fact that Ukrainian children will be able to travel to school for free," said Transport Minister Andrej Doležal.
According to the Minister, persons holding a Slovak Help document with a red stamp and a text in the Ukrainian language, which is issued after crossing the border, or holders of a certificate granting temporary asylum status, are entitled to free transport. In line with new rules, holders of these documents can travel on trains and suburban buses in Slovakia only on the day of their acquisition and on the following four days.
Source: TASR
