Latvia to ban bus service to Russia and Belarus starting January 2027
Latvian authorities plan to ban regular bus service to Russia and Belarus, including routes that transit through the country. The Transport Ministry has drafted the amendments and submitted them for the government’s consideration, the Latvian news outlet Delfi reported.
Latvia's Transport Ministry has drafted legislation to prohibit regular bus services to Russia and Belarus, effective January 2027. The ban stems from security concerns and international obligations, despite the possibility of alternative routes through neighboring countries. The Transport Ministry admitted the ban may have limited impact, as passengers can still navigate via other means.
This decision comes after a ban on irregular bus transport to Russia and Belarus since November 2025, set to extend until October 2026. Authorities have urged the public to avoid travel to Russia and Belarus due to recruitment risks, and a previous ban on regular bus services to Russia was estimated to cause annual losses of around four million euros for the carrier Ecolines.
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