Latvia to extend ban on irregular bus services to Russia and Belarus The Latvian government plans to extend the ban on irregular passenger bus services to Belarus and Russia for one year, until October 31, 2027. Now the restrictions are valid until October 31, 2026 and apply to the Petarniki, Grabenbo and Trehovo checkpoints. At the same time, the authorities prepared amendments to ban regular passenger transport - this may come into effect on January 10, 2027.