Latvia has banned irregular international passenger bus services to Belarus and Russia for another year. The restrictions went into effect on November 1, 2026 and will remain in effect until October 31, 2027. The ban applies to all carriers, regardless of the country of registration of the company and the bus. The Latvian Ministry of Transport explained the decision for security reasons and the conflict in Ukraine. In addition, amendments have been prepared that establish a ban starting on January 10, 2027 on regular international bus services to Belarus and Russia, as well as transit transportation through the territory of Latvia to these countries.

Latvia has banned irregular international passenger bus services to Belarus and Russia for another year. The restrictions went into effect on November 1, 2026 and will remain in effect until October 31, 2027. The ban applies to all carriers, regardless of the country of registration of the company and the bus. The Latvian Ministry of Transport explained the decision for security reasons and the conflict in Ukraine. In addition, amendments have been prepared that establish a ban starting on January 10, 2027 on regular international bus services to Belarus and Russia, as well as transit transportation through the territory of Latvia to these countries.