How can parents and children from large families apply for discounts on public transport: how much compensation is due for long-distance commuter trains and trolleybuses

The certificate of a large family is a great opportunity to save money on travel. The benefits apply to almost all types of transport.

Can the whole family afford to go on the road?

Benefits for families with three or more children cover almost all areas of life. Transport was no exception. Its public views are available for 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 discounts for large families in Russia 2018

The modern social security system provides for the free use of public transport by large families, more precisely, minors and one parent. And although there was talk about the introduction of privileges for the second spouse, so far there have been no changes.

All types of public passenger transport can be used free of charge. Regions can complement forms of support, for example, by commuter trains.

Conditions for obtaining a reduced fare

The main condition for obtaining is the status of a large family and, accordingly, the presence of a certificate. Benefits are not automatically assigned, so an application must come from one of the family members.

How to apply for benefits

The provision of transport benefits is possible only with a personal appeal to the social security authorities. Even if all the documents are prepared, there are also several rules to be considered:

First, you need to obtain an identity card. If all the papers are ready, the process is reduced to one day.
A request for the appointment of benefits, if documents are available, is accepted from the applicant on the day of filing.
Compliance with the formal requirements allows you to receive the pass on the same day.

Documentation

It is important that you have both copies and originals of the necessary papers when you go with you. In principle, not only the parent, but also other persons can take up the filing, however, through a notarized power of attorney.

It is required to collect documents:

certificate confirming the status;
birth certificates of all children;
certificate from an educational organization;
written statement;
passport of the applicant, who will enjoy benefits on an equal basis with children.

Where to serve

Registration of a preferential travel regime is the competence of the bodies of social protection of the population. 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 awarded on the same day.

It usually takes no more than ten days for review.

There may be delays when submitting documents through the multifunctional center.

What types of public transport are eligible for discounted 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;
suburban trains (if provided by the law of the subject);
long distance trains.

Taxis and minibuses may be denied free travel, which is legal.

Compensation for travel on the commuter train

As such, there are no compensation payments for transport payments in the country. They can be introduced by the decision of the authorities of the subject.

Suburban passages

40% of subjects offer children from large families the opportunity to travel on intercity transport on preferential terms.

For minors, commuter trains are often free. For example, they travel freely on electric trains in Moscow and the Moscow region. But you can find out details within your region in the social protection service.

In the capital, the benefits for commuter travel are valid on electric trains until the age of 16, and if you continue to study in a full-time general education program, up to 18 years.

When it comes to suburban buses, the situation is somewhat different. There is a 50% discount here, but it is compensatory. When parents bring tickets to social security, half of the cost will be paid.

In public transport

In most regions, public transport for children of large families is free. In Moscow, individuals have access to travel in the metro and the MCC, buses, trams and trolleybuses. Similar benefits are given to one of the parents. The amount of privileges differs only by commuter trains: free rides are not provided for adults.

For example, in St. Petersburg there is a discount for all types of transport in the city. And although it is 90%, the trips are still not free.

The only exceptions are taxis. No discounts or other preferences apply to them. They can also refuse free or reduced travel if there is no document confirming the status of a child or adult.

In Moscow, a large family has the opportunity to arrange one parking space for itself. A person is issued a permit that allows him to leave a vehicle in a paid parking zone for free, regardless of the time and 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 means of transport to the place of stay on a spa 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, in addition to the number of submitted documents proving identity and confirming large families, parents submit to the bodies of social protection of the population:

family income statement;
contract for the purchase of a voucher for a child;
confirmation of payment for the child'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 tickets, but also the cost of the voucher 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 a sanatorium can significantly reduce vacation costs. You just need to contact the social security authorities in a timely manner and get the money you owe. Considering other benefits for such families, spa treatment can become practically free.

The order of travel 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 presentation of all these benefits and compensations is possible only if the package of documents is submitted on time. If no one turns to social protection, then the corresponding right is not valid either. It is received by persons who have confirmed their status and submitted the necessary documentation for consideration. Consideration by the authorized body does not take much time, and almost immediately you can start using your rights in the transport sector.