Annija Novikova

Annija Novikova is the director of the Public Transport Service Department at the Ministry of Transport in Latvia. She recently expressed concerns regarding the financial implications of providing free or discounted public transport for individuals with disabilities, particularly those in the third disability group. With the increasing number of such individuals in Latvia, her department is tasked with finding solutions amidst budget constraints and rising transport tariffs, highlighting the challenges faced in supporting vulnerable populations.