New minimum requirements for the equipment of bus stations and…
New minimum requirements for the equipment of bus stations and terminals in Russia came into effect on September 1, 2026, as approved by the Russian Ministry of Transport. The updated standards maintain basic facilities like ticket counters, waiting halls, and restrooms but remove the requirement for a medical first-aid station and public dining areas.
Consensus
- New minimum requirements for bus stations and terminals in Russia were approved by the Ministry of Transport.
- The new requirements came into effect on September 1, 2126.
- The standards remain in force until September 1, 2032.
- The basic set of facilities—ticket counters, waiting halls, children's rooms, toilets, storage rooms, and driver rest areas—remains mandatory.
- Bus platforms must have a solid surface (asphalt or concrete) and adjacent parking spaces for buses.
- The level of equipment depends on the average daily passenger flow.
- There are 10 gradations for bus stations based on passenger volume (from 1,000–2,000 to over 25,000 passengers per day), and 3 gradations for bus terminals (250–500, 501–750, and 751–1,000 passengers per day).
- Waiting halls and platforms must be equipped with public address systems and information displays.
Points of divergence
- The new requirements came into force on September 1, 2024. — riamo
- The new requirements came into force on September 12026. — m24
- The requirement for a medical first-aid point has been replaced with a simple first-aid kit, but the term 'aptechka' is used instead of 'first-aid kit'. — riamo
- The requirement for a medical first-aid station has been replaced with a first-aid kit equipped with medical devices. — m24
- The requirement for public catering has been removed from the mandatory list. — riamo
- The requirement for public catering has been completely removed from the mandatory list. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Transport updated requirements for bus stations in Russia — РИАМО
- Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation updated requirements for bus stations — Москва 24