In Prague, four minibuses have been added for the operation of people with disabilities, the next increase will be in August

Bezba doprava, or the service of special minibuses for the transport of severely disabled people, has been expanded by four vehicles since May. More minibuses will arrive from August 1. A total of 43 specially modified vehicles will be available. Currently, the conditions for accompanying persons have also been simplified and the transport price list has become clearer. This was reported by Filip Drápal, spokesman for the Ropid organization, which plans and organizes public transport in the metropolis.

Bezba doprava has been operating in its current form since 2022. The efficient use of 35 specially adapted vehicles is ensured by the dispatch office set up by Ropid, which accepts individual orders and coordinates the operation of vehicles provided by the companies Lutan and Vega Tour.

Due to the growing interest in this service, the expansion of the number of vehicles from 35 to 43 was already approved last year with the originally planned date of August 1, 2024. Thanks to an agreement with the carrier Vega Tour, it was possible to secure 4 new minibuses as of May 1.

“Currently, it was possible to serve up to 350 passengers every day through Bezba transport, but the demand from citizens was higher. Thanks to the purchase of eight new minibuses, we can meet this demand and increase the number of trips from May and subsequently from August,” said Deputy Mayor of Prague and Councilor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates).

Currently, the price list for basic transportation has been adjusted. Newly, the total amount is not divided into the starting rate and the price for the transport itself. The total price remains the same – 50 crowns for an adult and 30 crowns for a child from 6 to 15 years old in the territory of Prague, and for trips to the Central Bohemia region 70 crowns for an adult and 40 crowns for a child. Children under 6 continue to travel for free.

Newly, however, based on the impulse of the Prague organization of wheelchair users, the price for the transport of accompanying persons with a ZTP/P card, who until now paid the full fare, will be significantly reduced and will now pay only 10 crowns. If the current capacity of the vehicle allows it, more accompanying persons will also be permitted. The second and every other member of the escort will pay 100 crowns for a ride only in Prague or 150 crowns for a ride extending into the Central Bohemia region.

“Until now, one client was only allowed to take a maximum of one companion with him in the Bezba travolik vehicle, even if the vehicle was not fully used. We therefore cater to clients and, for example, when a wheelchair user is traveling with his family to the airport or to culture, everyone can now travel with Bezba transport, if the dispatcher approves it in advance, “said Ropid director Petr Tomčík.

What is Bezba dorva?

Bezba doprava is a service intended for people with severe health handicaps – ZTP or ZTP/P card holders with permanent residence in Prague or the Central Bohemian Region.

“Registered clients can get not only to a doctor, but also to a job, special schools, stationary, rehabilitation services and to culture. The operation of the service is non-stop, so it also runs in the evening and on weekends,” Drápal described.