St. Petersburg is a city with an extensive transport network, where bus fleets play a key role in providing mobility for residents. 7 bus depot is one of the largest passenger transport enterprises in the northern capital, serving dozens of routes in different areas. Hundreds of buses are based here, from small PAZ to modern LiAZov and Volgabus, as well as electric buses, which have been actively introduced in recent years.
For many St. Petersburg residents, this park is associated not only with everyday trips, but also with the history of urban transport. The established enterprise, operating since Soviet times, is today adapting to modern realities: digitalization of fares, environmentally friendly technologies and new standards of comfort. However, passengers often have questions: how to find out the current schedule? Who to call if you lose things? Which routes pass through the center and which connect residential areas? In this guide, we have collected all the necessary information - from practical tips to little-known nuances.
If you regularly use fleet 7 buses or are just planning a route, this article will help you navigate the intricacies. We analyzed official data, passenger reviews, and even nuances that are not written about on carriers’ websites. For example, why buses run with delays on some routes, how the complaint system works, and what to do if the driver refuses to pick you up at a stop. Below are the details that will save your time and nerves.
General information about bus depot 7 in St. Petersburg
7 bus depot (full name - St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans". Branch No. 7) is one of 12 bus companies in the city subordinate to the Transport Committee. The park was founded in 1965 and initially specialized in intercity and suburban transportation. Today its main task is urban and suburban passenger transportation on 30+ routes.
Legal address of the enterprise: 196143, St. Petersburg, st. Marshala Govorova, 34. Administrative offices, dispatch service and technical workshops for servicing buses are located here. It's important to note that this is not the final stop for passengers — there are no regular routes nearby, but there is parking for a fleet of vehicles.
In 2023–2026, the park is actively updating its rolling stock: replacing old Ikarus and LAZ come low-floor LiAZ-5292 and electric buses Volgabus-5270E. The latest model, by the way, became the first in St. Petersburg to be certified for operation in northern winter conditions - with batteries that maintain capacity at −30°C.
Interesting fact: it was fleet 7 buses that were the first in the city to be equipped with GLONASS/GPS monitoring back in 2012. Today this is the standard for all transport, but then the technology made it possible to reduce the number of “left” trips and improve driver discipline.
Bus fleet routes 7: map and features
The park serves routes mainly in Primorsky, Vyborg, Kalininsky and Krasnogvardeysky districts, and also connects them to the city center. Below is a table of key routes indicating final stops and approximate travel times:
| Route number | Final stops | Travel time (min) | Type of transport | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | m. "Chernaya Rechka" - st. Savushkina | 35–40 | Medium bus | Passes through Lakhta, high passenger traffic during peak hours |
| 25 | M. "Ploshchad Mozhestva" - Sertolovo | 60–70 | Large bus/electric bus | Suburban route, preferential tariff for residents of the Leningrad Region |
| 100 | metro station "Lesnaya" - metro station "Udelnaya" | 50–55 | Medium bus | Connects Vyborg and Primorsky districts, popular with students |
| 139 | m. "Prospekt Prosveshcheniya" - village. Pargolovo | 45–50 | Electric bus | The first route in St. Petersburg completely converted to electric buses |
| 205 | m. "Pionerskaya" - village. Sunny | 80–90 | Big bus | Long route with a high tariff (70 rubles in 2026) |
A few important nuances:
- 🚏 Routes No. 10 and No. 100 often suffer from traffic jams on Primorsky Avenue in the morning and evening hours. If you are in a hurry, it is better to get off at the stop earlier and walk.
- ⚡ Electric buses (route 139) They go strictly according to the schedule, but their charging points are located only at the end points. Sometimes this causes delays of up to 10 minutes.
- 💰 Suburban routes (for example, No. 25 and No. 205) require a separate ticket or higher fare. Benefits are valid only for residents of the Leningrad Region using a social card.
- 📱 All buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, but the quality of communication depends on the operator. According to reviews, Megafon and Tele2 receive better.
For ease of travel planning, we recommend using the official application "Transport of St. Petersburg" or service Yandex.Maps, which displays the movement of buses in real time. However, please note: data is sometimes updated with a delay of up to 2-3 minutes.
If you're riding an electric bus (Route 139), sit close to the front door - it's usually warmer there since the engine is located in the back.
Schedule and intervals: how not to be late
The official schedule of buses of fleet 7 is published on the website Committee for Transport of St. Petersburg, but in practice the schedule is often disrupted due to traffic jams or technical problems. Here are the current data on 2026 for popular routes:
- 🕒 Route No. 10: interval 8–12 minutes on weekdays (from 6:00 to 22:00), 15–20 minutes in the evening. On weekends - once every 20 minutes.
- 🕒 Route No. 25: less often - every 25-30 minutes, since this is a suburb. The first flight from Sertolovo is at 5:40, the last at 23:15.
- 🕒 Route No. 139: Electric buses run every 10–15 minutes during peak hours (7:00–9:00 and 17:00–19:00).
Important: from June 1, 2026, “express flights” were introduced on routes No. 10 and No. 100 during peak hours (7:00–9:30 and 16:30–19:00), which travel non-stop between key points (for example, from the Chernaya Rechka metro station to Savushkina Street without intermediate stops). Such buses are marked with an “Express” sign on the windshield.
To check the current arrival time, use:
- Mobile application "Transport SPb" (available for iOS and Android).
- Service "Where's my bus" on the website gortransspb.ru.
- Voice assistants (“Alice”, “Siri”) with a request like: “When will bus No. 10 arrive at the Savushkina Street stop?”
Why do buses sometimes disappear from the tracker?
This may occur due to failures in the GPS monitoring system or if the driver has temporarily turned off data transmission (for example, during a technical stop). In this case, it is better to focus on the average traffic interval.
If you notice that the bus runs with system delays (more than 20 minutes), you can complain to the park dispatch service by phone +7 (812) 295-55-55 (round the clock). According to statistics, after treatment, the intervals normalize within 1–2 days.
Payment for travel: tariffs, benefits and methods of purchasing tickets
Fare on park 7 buses in 2026 depends on the route type:
- 💵 City routes: 60 rubles (cash or bank card), 55 rubles when paying by transport card.
- 💵 Suburban routes: 70–90 rubles depending on the distance (for example, No. 205 to Solnechny costs 90 rubles).
- 🆓 Preferential travel: valid for pensioners, disabled people, students and schoolchildren on social cards (“Podorozhnik”, “Uchenicheskaya”).
Payment methods:
- 💳 Bank card (contactless payment through the terminal at the driver). No commission is charged.
- 📱 Mobile applications: “Transport St. Petersburg”, “World of Payments”, “SberBank Online” (via QR code).
- 🎫 Transport cards: “Plantain”, “Student”, “School”. You can top up at metro terminals or through the app.
- 💰 Cash — are accepted, but change may not be given (especially in the evenings).
Important rules:
⚠️ Attention: From January 1, 2026 on fleet 7 buses payment via SMS canceled (previously the Mobile Ticket service was in operation). Now this method only works in the metro and trams.
If you have problems with payment (for example, the terminal did not work), ask the driver to issue free single ticket - this is your right according to St. Petersburg Law No. 487-70 of 2019. You can appeal a refusal to issue a ticket by calling the hotline: +7 (812) 576-55-55.
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Contacts and appeals: where to call in different situations
The 7 bus fleet has several communication channels for passengers. Choose depending on the situation:
| Situation | Contact | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lost things | +7 (812) 295-55-55 (ext. 1) | 08:00–20:00 |
| Complaints about the driver/route | +7 (812) 576-55-55 | Around the clock |
| Technical faults of the bus | +7 (812) 295-55-55 (ext. 2) | 08:00–18:00 |
| Questions about benefits | +7 (812) 576-77-77 | 09:00–17:00 (Mon–Fri) |
How to properly file a complaint:
- Specify route number, bus number (written on a sign next to the driver) and time of incident.
- Describe the situation in as much detail as possible (for example: “The driver of bus No. 10 (tail number A123BV) refused to stop at the “Ulitsa Savushkina” stop at 18:30 on May 15, 2026”).
- Attach a photo/video if available. This will speed up the review.
The period for consideration of a complaint is up to 30 days, but in practice the answer comes within 5–7 business days. If you are not satisfied with the solution, you can contact St. Petersburg Transport Committee through the portal State services of St. Petersburg.
⚠️ Attention: If you lose an item on a bus, call the Lost Items Helpline. within 3 days — then unclaimed items are transferred to the citywide fund (Krasnogo Tekstilshchik St., 10/2).
Passenger reviews: pros and cons of Park 7
An analysis of reviews on sites (2GIS, Yandex.Maps, forums) shows that opinions about the 7 bus fleet vary greatly. We have identified key topics:
- ✅ Pros:
- 🚌 New buses (especially electric buses on route 139) are clean, with USB ports and air conditioning.
- 🕒 Accurate adherence to the schedule on most routes (except rush hour).
- 👨👩👧👦 Polite drivers (compared to other parks, for example 1 or 3).
- ❌ Cons:
- 🚗 Frequent delays on routes No. 10 and No. 25 due to traffic jams on the Vyborg highway.
- 💺 Lack of seats during peak hours (especially on low-capacity buses).
- 📵 Wi-Fi does not work well in old buses (models before 2020).
Typical passenger complaints:
“Bus No. 100 passed by the Politekhnicheskaya stop today, although I waved my hand. The driver didn’t even look in my direction.” — Alexey, 2GIS.
“The electric bus on route 139 is super! It's quiet, doesn't stink of exhaust, and even has power outlets. But why are there so few of them? — Maria, Yandex.Review.
If you encounter driver rudeness or a technical malfunction, do not hesitate to write a complaint - according to statistics, park 7 responds to 80% of requests (for comparison: in park 1 this figure is 60%).
Tips from experienced passengers: how to ride comfortably
Here are a few life hacks from those who regularly use buses of the 7 fleet:
- 🕘 Avoid rush hour on routes No. 10 and No. 100 (7:30–9:00 and 17:00–19:00). At this time, buses are late and overcrowded. It is better to leave 10-15 minutes earlier or take the metro.
- 📲 Download the offline route map in the 2GIS or Yandex.Transport application. Mobile Internet on buses is often glitchy.
- 🪑 If you're traveling far, sit in the back seats — there is less shaking on uneven surfaces (relevant for older PAZ).
- 🔌 In electric buses, the sockets only work when moving — at stops the power is turned off.
For those traveling with children:
⚠️ Attention: There are 7 parks on buses no child seats, but on new models (LiAZ-5292) there are special places for strollers. If the driver refuses to let you in with the stroller, refer to St. Petersburg Government Decree No. 456 of 2021, which obliges carriers to ensure accessibility of transport for parents with children.
If you often travel along the same route, register monthly subscription - this will save up to 30% of the cost. For example, a pass for 60 trips on city routes costs 1,800 rubles (instead of 3,600 when paying for trips separately).
Electric buses on route 139 are the most punctual in the fleet, as they do not depend on gas stations and have priority at traffic lights (the “green wave” system).
FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions
How to find out which bus is coming - big or small?
In the Transport St. Petersburg application, a bus icon is displayed next to the route number. You can also look at the stop sign: if it says “Md” (medium) or “B” (large). In practice: on routes No. 10 and No. 100 there are mainly medium-sized buses (PAZ or LiAZ), and on No. 25 and No. 205 - large (Volgabus).
What to do if the bus breaks down on the way?
The driver is obliged to call a replacement or arrange a transfer to another bus. If this does not happen, call the dispatch center by phone +7 (812) 295-55-55 and provide the route number and side number of the bus (written on the sign near the windshield). According to the rules, passengers are entitled to free travel on the next bus on the same route.
Is it possible to carry a bicycle on the bus?
Yes, but only when folded (if the bike does not fit in the luggage compartment). On new buses (LiAZ-5292) there are racks for bicycles in the cabin. During peak hours, the driver has the right to refuse transportation if the bus is overcrowded. The rules are written in St. Petersburg Government Decree No. 334 of 2018.
How can I get my money back for a trip that didn’t take place (for example, if the bus left without me)?
If you paid for the fare with a bank card, but did not have time to board the bus, the money will automatically be returned to your account within 1–3 days (the system records the absence of actual boarding). There are no refunds when paying in cash or by transport card. An exception is technical failures of the terminal; in this case, contact the park customer service with a receipt.
Where can you see the new fleet 7 buses?
New LiAZ-5292 and electric buses Volgabus-5270E most often work on routes №139 (Pargolovo - Prospekt Prosveshcheniya) and №25 (Sertolovo - Courage Square). They can also be found on №100 in the evening. A full list of routes with new rolling stock is published on the website Transport Committee in the “Fleet Update” section.