Nizhny Novgorod residents were explained whether the lack of internet will affect the payment for travel.

      May 22, 2026 11:33 Society The lack of mobile internet in Nizhny Novgorod will not affect the ability to pay for travel using a terminal in the cabin. Preparations for the ban on cash payments in public transport starting July 1, 2026, were discussed at a meeting of the relevant committee of the ZSNO. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways of the region Denis Ryabinin reminded that passengers can choose several methods of cashless payment. These include bank and transport cards, a virtual card on Android smartphones, as well as a resident card of the Nizhny Novgorod region. In addition, QR codes can be found in the cabins, and remote payment is available in the mobile application "Nizhny Novgorod Region. Transport." Cash can be used to top up the transport card at "Citicard" offices, Russian Post branches, or printing kiosks. Furthermore, negotiations are currently underway with RZD, "Spar," and "Magnit" regarding the organization of card sales. At the same time, the new measure will not be affected by restrictions on mobile internet operation—payment for travel through the terminal in the cabin occurs in offline mode. In this case, the presence of a connection does not matter. Similar measures are already being implemented in other regions, particularly in the Moscow region, and their legality has been confirmed by court rulings. Regional legislation does not restrict citizens' right to pay in cash, but merely moves the location of such payment outside the vehicle cabin, the press service of the ZSNO emphasized. Earlier, we reported that a proposal was made to expand the color scheme for taxis in the Nizhny Novgorod region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+