# Latvia plans to ban regular bus services to Russia and Belarus from January 2027

https://mins.news/en/item/49349

- Meduza, 2026-09-08 08:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/08/latvia-to-ban-bus-service-to-russia-and-belarus-starting-january-2027

> Latvia’s Transport Ministry has submitted amendments to ban regular bus services to Russia and Belarus, including transit routes. The sole regular Latvia–Russia route has a permit valid until January 9, 2027, which officials do not plan to renew. Authorities also intend to extend an existing ban on irregular passenger services.