How can parents and children from large families apply for benefits for travel on public transport: how much compensation is due for intercity trains and trolleybuses
A certificate for a large family is a great opportunity to save on travel. Benefits apply to almost all types of transport.
Is it affordable to go on a trip with the whole family?
Benefits for families with three or more children affect almost all areas of life. Transport was no exception. Its public views are available to children and adults from large families. Parents with many children and their minor dependents throughout the country have significant preferences in the transport sector.
Travel benefits for large families in Russia 2018
The modern social security system provides for free use of public transport by large families, more precisely, minors and one parent. And although there has been talk about introducing privileges for the second spouse, there have been no changes yet.
You can use all types of public passenger transport free of charge. Regions can supplement forms of support, for example, with commuter trains.
Conditions for receiving discounted travel
The main condition for obtaining it is the status of a large family and, accordingly, the presence of a certificate. Benefits are not assigned automatically, so an application must be received from one of the family members.
How to apply for benefits
Providing transport benefits is possible only by personally contacting the social security authorities. Even if all the documents are prepared, several rules must also be taken into account:
- First you need to obtain a certificate. If all the papers are ready, the process is reduced to one day.
- A request for benefits, if documents are available, is accepted from the applicant on the day of submission.
- Compliance with formal requirements allows you to receive a pass on the same day.
Documentation
It is important that when handling you have both copies and originals of the necessary documents. In principle, not only the parent, but also other persons can submit the application, however, through a notarized power of attorney.
Required documents to collect:
- certificate confirming status;
- birth certificates of all children;
- certificate from an educational organization;
- written statement;
- passport of the applicant, who will enjoy benefits on the same basis as children.
Where to submit
Registration of preferential travel regime is the competence of social protection authorities. It is useless to demand anything, for example, from carriers.
How long to wait for an answer
Usually registration is carried out as soon as possible.
Sometimes benefits are assigned on the same day.
Typically, the review process takes no more than ten days.
There may be delays when submitting documents through the multifunctional center.
What types of public transport are eligible for preferential fares?
Children and one of their legal representatives can use their opportunity to travel for free or at a discount in various types of transport in:
- buses;
- trolleybuses;
- trams;
- metro;
- commuter trains (if provided for by the law of the subject);
- long distance trains.
Taxis and minibuses may refuse free travel, which is legal.
Compensation for travel by train
As such, there are no compensation payments for transport in the country. They can be introduced by decision of the authorities of the subject.
Suburban passages
40% of regions offer children from large families the opportunity to travel on intercity transport on preferential terms.
Travel on electric trains is often free for minors. For example, they travel freely on electric trains in Moscow and the Moscow region. But you can find out more details within your region from the social welfare service.
In the capital, benefits for commuter travel are valid on electric trains until the age of 16, and when continuing studies in a full-time general education program - until the age of 18.
If we are talking about commuter buses, then the situation is somewhat different. There is a 50% discount here, but it is of a compensatory nature. When parents bring tickets to social security, half the cost will be paid.
In city transport
In most regions, public transport is free for children of large families. In Moscow, individuals have access to travel on the metro and MCC, buses, trams and trolleybuses. Similar benefits are given to one of the parents. The scope of privileges differs only on commuter trains: free rides are not provided for adults.
For example, in St. Petersburg there is a discount on all types of transport within the city. And although it is 90%, the trips are not free.
The only exceptions are taxis. No discounts or other preferences apply to them. Free or discounted travel may also be denied if there is no document confirming the status of a child or adult.
In Moscow, large families have the opportunity to get one parking space. A person is issued a permit that allows him to leave a vehicle in a paid parking zone for free, regardless of the time or day of the week. The document is valid for 12 months, after which you can get a new one.
Benefits and compensation for transport to the sanatorium
The law establishes the right to compensation in the amount of half the cost of travel by any transport to the place of stay on a sanatorium vacation. A family in which children go on vacation to sanatoriums and children's health camps has a similar right.
In order to receive the stipulated compensation, among the submitted documents proving identity and confirming large families, parents submit to the social protection authorities:
- family income certificate;
- contract for purchasing a trip for a child;
- confirmation of payment for the children's voucher - receipt, check;
- proof of the child’s stay in a camp, sanatorium, etc.
In the case of such trips for the purpose of treating a child, you can compensate not only the tickets, but also the cost of the trip itself. Usually this is 50-90% of the price. The exact numbers depend on the financial security of the parents.
Free trips to a camp or sanatorium can significantly reduce your vacation costs. You just need to contact the social security authorities in a timely manner and receive the money you are entitled to. Taking into account other benefits for such families, sanatorium-resort treatment can become practically free.
The procedure for traveling by transport in a particular region for large families is established, in many respects, by regional legislation. In most regions, transport for children is free (a huge discount is also possible).
Parents should take into account: the provision of all these benefits and compensations is possible only if the package of documents is submitted in a timely manner. If no one applies to social security, then the corresponding right is not valid. It is received by persons who have confirmed their status and submitted the necessary documentation for consideration. Review by the authorized body does not take much time, and you can almost immediately begin to use your rights in the transport sector.