Background information

Due to the war in Ukraine, more than 20,000 war refugees have arrived in Estonia. To facilitate their stay in Estonia the Estonian Transport Administration, Elron (national passenger train operator) and local public transport centres and local governments have agreed to facilitate the travel possibilities for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia.

Content of measure

In order to support the Ukrainian war refugees to find a job, place to live and move around, they have the right for free of charge use of the public transport in Estonia. This covers bus, tram, trolleybus and train lines administrated by the national or regional authorities. Private public transport is not included (e.g. between larger towns). To prove their right to travel free of charge, refugees receive a corresponding public transport card from the host local government or regional Public Transport Center. With the support, travel within towns, counties and somewhat between counties in one region is free for the refugees.

Use of measure

No information available.

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Does not apply to businesses	Migrants or refugees

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Local / regional government	Local funds National funds Regional funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	No involvement as case not in social partner domain	No involvement as case not in social partner domain
Form	Not applicable	Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• No involvement
• Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No involvement.

Views and reactions

No information.

Sources

• 14 March 2022: Ukrainian war refugees can travel Estonian trains and city and county buses free of charge (www.transpordiamet.ee)