Latvia is planning to prohibit all regular and occasional international bus routes to Russia and Belarus starting in 2027. The proposed ban also includes transit through Latvian territory for passengers traveling to either country. The Ministry of Transport has drafted amendments to the Road Transport Law to enact these changes, and has submitted them to the government for review. This decision impacts international passenger transport by coach specifically. The move signals a further distancing of Latvia from both Russia and Belarus. If approved, travelers will need to find alternative routes between these countries and other destinations via Latvia. The government’s consideration of the amendments will determine the final implementation of the ban.