Russia Allows Amputees to Drive Buses and Trucks

Russia has allowed individuals missing one limb to drive buses and trucks, following a request from the head of Buryatia to President Putin, citing advancements in prosthetics and rehabilitation for veterans of the Special Military Operation.

Consensus

The Russian government removed the restriction on individuals missing one arm or leg from driving buses, trucks, trolleys, and trams.
The change was made after a request from the head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsedenov, during a State Council meeting on August 10.
President Vladimir Putin was present at the State Council meeting where the request was made.
The new rules were published on August 21 on the Russian government's website.
The updated regulations replaced specific physical limitations with a single new restriction: absence of both upper limbs or hands, or severe deformity significantly impairing hand movement.
The change allows people with one missing limb to obtain categories C and D driving licenses for public and freight transport.
The decision was based on advancements in prosthetics and vehicle automation enabling veterans of the Special Military Operation (SVO) to work as drivers.

Points of divergence

The government also removed restrictions related to absence of a hand or foot, severe deformity of hand or foot, and absence of fingers or interphalangeal joint immobility. — novaya_eu
The request was made during a State Council meeting focused on public transport development, and the transcript was published on the Kremlin's website. — tg_dwglavnoe

Coverage (2 sources)

In Russia, people without one hand or one leg were allowed to drive buses and trucks. The reason was veterans of the SVO — Новая газета Европа
In Russia, citizens without a leg or arm are allowed to drive trucks and buses — DW Главное

Russia Allows Amputees to Drive Buses and Trucks

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