Bus depot No. 2 of St. Petersburg: everything passengers and drivers need to know

Bus depot No. 2 of St. Petersburg is one of the key passenger transport enterprises of the northern capital, providing transportation on dozens of routes in different areas of the city. Despite the fact that the topic of public transport seems simple, passengers and drivers often have questions: how to find out the current schedule, what routes the park serves, how to issue a pass or complain about the quality of services? This article will help you understand all the nuances - from the technical characteristics of buses to the legal aspects of interaction with the carrier.

For many residents of St. Petersburg, buses of fleet No. 2 have become a familiar way of transportation, but not everyone knows about its history, current state and development prospects. For example, that the park is actively renewing its vehicle fleet, introducing environmentally friendly Euro-6 and electric buses, or that there is a unique driver training system with an emphasis on safety in the northern climate. We have collected the most useful information that you will not find on the official website or in reference books.

The peculiarity of Park No. 2 is its geographical location and specialization on routes connecting central areas with remote microdistricts, such as Kupchino, Volkovskoye or Moskovskaya Zastava. This makes it a critical link in transport infrastructure, especially during peak hours. But how can a passenger navigate the variety of routes, and how can a driver understand the specifics of working in this particular park? Read about this and much more below.

History and current state of bus fleet No. 2 in St. Petersburg

Bus depot No. 2 was founded in 1936 and was originally located on Vasilyevsky Island. Over almost a century of existence, it has changed its location, technical base and even legal status more than once. Today the park is part of the State Unitary Enterprise Passazhiravtotrans, the largest carrier in St. Petersburg, responsible for more than 60% of the city’s bus routes.

The park's modern infrastructure includes:

• 🚍 Vehicle fleet of 300+ vehicles, including LiAZ-5292, NEFAZ-5299 and electric buses KAMAZ-6282.
• 🔧 Own repair complex with zones TO-1, TO-2 and major repairs.
• 👨‍🏫 Training center to train drivers with city traffic simulators.
• 📡 Digital dispatch system with real-time GPS monitoring.

Interesting fact: Park No. 2 was the first in St. Petersburg to start testing hydrogen fuel cell buses as part of a pilot project in 2023. So far, these are only 2 units of equipment, but by 2026 it is planned to expand the fleet to 10 such buses.

After the reorganization of 2019, fleet No. 2 specializes in medium and long-distance routes, as well as socially important transportation (for example, for schools and hospitals). This has left its mark on the selection of personnel: drivers with at least 3 years of experience and who have undergone additional training in working with passengers with disabilities work here.

Bus depot routes No. 2: map and features

Park No. 2 serves 23 regular routes, of which 15 are urban, 5 are suburban and 3 are social (schools, clinics). A distinctive feature of the route network is its emphasis on communication city center with the south and southwest of St. Petersburg. For example, route no.50 (Kupchino - Tekhnologichesky Institute metro station) is considered one of the busiest: during rush hours the traffic interval is reduced to 3-4 minutes.

Here are the key routes with their features:

Route number	Final destinations	Length (km)	Features
50	Kupchino - St. m. "Technological Institute"	12.4	The busiest route in the park. Articulated work LiAZ-6213.
72	St. Marshal Govorova - St. m. "Prospekt Veteranov"	18.7	Passes through WHSD (paid for buses). Interval 10-15 min.
98	Volkovskoye Cemetery - St. m. "Ligovsky Prospekt"	9.2	An iconic route with history. Operating since 1965.
145	St. Podvoisky - St. m. "Rybatskoye"	22.1	The only route of the park with access to the Leningrad region (Vsevolozhsk).
EK-9	Kupchino - St. m. "Moskovskaya"	8.9	Express route with a limited number of stops.

Important: starting from 2026, No. 2 will be valid on all routes of the park. contactless payment through bank cards and smartphones (Apple Pay, Google Pay). However on social routes (schools, hospitals) there are preferential rates that do not apply to regular travel cards.

For the convenience of passengers, the park has launched a mobile application “Transport St. Petersburg”, where you can track buses in real time. But there is a nuance: the data is updated with a delay of up to 2 minutes - this is due to the peculiarities of GPS monitoring in dense urban areas.

Schedule and intervals: how not to be late

The official bus schedule of fleet No. 2 is published on the website State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans", but it often changes due to road works or weather conditions. For example, in the winter of 2023-2026, due to heavy snowfalls, intervals on routes no.98 and no.145 increased to 20-25 minutes in the evening.

General rules:

• 🕒 Peak hours: 7:00–9:30 and 17:00–19:30. The interval is reduced to 3–7 minutes on popular routes.
• 🌃 Evening time (after 21:00): the interval increases to 20–30 minutes. On some routes (for example, no.145) last flight departs at 23:15.
• 🏗️ Summer period: from June to August, “dacha” flights with extended intervals (up to 40 minutes) are introduced on 5 routes.

⚠️ Attention: On route no.72 special feature applies: buses passing through WHSD, may be delayed at toll points. Passengers are advised to get off at the stop "St. Marshal Kazakov"to avoid traffic jams at the highway exit.

To check the current schedule you can use:

1. Official website State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans" (updated once a day).
2. Mobile applications: “Transport SPb”, “Yandex.Transport”, “2GIS”.
3. Voice assistant Alice (say: “Alice, when is the next bus number 50 from Kupchino”).

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Technical condition of buses: what passengers need to know

Bus fleet No. 2 is known for actively renewing its fleet. As of 2026, 78% buses meet environmental standards Euro-5 and higher, and 12 units of equipment are electric buses KAMAZ-6282 with a power reserve of up to 250 km. However, passengers often encounter problems related to the technical condition of transport.

Typical complaints and their causes:

• 🔊 Noise in the cabin - typical for old people LiAZ-5256 (released before 2015). In new models, the problem is solved due to improved sound insulation.
• 🌡️ Heating/air conditioning not working - most often associated with a malfunction of the climate system. According to park statistics, such breakdowns amount to 15% from all requests.
• 🚪 Problems with doors — in 2023, 42 cases of door jamming were recorded, mostly on route no.50 due to high passenger traffic.

⚠️ Attention: If the bus stop warning system (voice informant) does not work, this may be a sign of a malfunction of the on-board computer. In this case, passengers are recommended to independently monitor the route through a window or mobile application.

Park No. 2 carries out maintenance of buses according to the schedule:

• TO-1 - every 5,000 km (checking brakes, fluid levels).
• TO-2 - every 20,000 km (filter replacement, engine diagnostics).
• Major renovation - every 500,000 km or 5 years of operation.

From 2022 the park will implement the system predictive analytics: sensors on buses transmit data on the state of nodes in real time, which makes it possible to prevent up to 30% breakdowns. However, this system currently only works on new models (LiAZ-5292 and newer).

How to complain about the technical condition of a bus?

To complain about a malfunction, you need to:

1. Record the bus number (indicated on the windshield and side).

2. Take a photo or write down the problem (for example, an air conditioner not working).

3. Contact the park control center by phone +7 (812) 438-38-38 or via the feedback form on the website State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans".

4. In the complaint, indicate the date, time, route number and description of the problem.

Typically the response takes 1 to 3 business days. If the problem is confirmed, the bus is sent for unscheduled maintenance.

How to get a travel or discount ticket

Bus depot No. 2 operates within the unified transport system of St. Petersburg, so all standard types of tickets are valid here:

• 💳 Unified electronic ticket (UET) — plastic card for paying for travel. Trip cost: 45 rubles (from January 1, 2026).
• 📱 Bank cards and smartphones — contactless payment through terminals on the bus. No commission is charged.
• 🎫 Single tickets — can be purchased from the driver (cost 60 rubles), but only for cash.
• 👵 Discount passes - for pensioners, disabled people, students and other categories. Issued at the MFC or through the portal Public services of St. Petersburg.

To apply for a discounted travel pass you will need:

1. Passport or other identification document.
2. A document confirming the benefit (for example, a pension certificate or a certificate of disability).
3. Photography 3x4 cm (for plastic cards).
4. SNILS (for some categories of beneficiaries).

⚠️ Attention: From March 1, 2026, a new system for checking preferential travel passes has been in effect in St. Petersburg: validators with the function of scanning the QR code on the ticket are installed on buses. If the QR code is not readable, the passenger may be denied passage - even if they have a valid document. In this case, you need to contact the park ticket office at: st. Bukharestskaya, 72.

Ticket prices for 2026:

Ticket type	Cost (RUB)	Validity period
Single ticket (driver)	60	1 trip
EEB (trip)	45	1 trip
30 day pass (unlimited trips)	2 150	30 days
Travel pass for students (30 days)	1 075	30 days
Reduced travel pass for pensioners	430	30 days

Rules of conduct and rights of passengers

In buses of fleet No. 2, standard rules for the transportation of passengers apply, approved by St. Petersburg Government Decree No.456 from 05/12/2021. However, there are also specific points that many people are not aware of:

• 🎒 Oversized luggage: Items up to size are allowed to be carried free of charge 120×60×40 cm. For oversize, a fee of 100 rubles.
• 🐕 Transportation of animals: small animals in containers are transported free of charge, large dogs are muzzled and on a leash (the price is the same for one passenger).
• 🚫 Prohibited items: you cannot transport bicycles (except folding ones), sharp/cutting objects without packaging, as well as liquids in containers larger than 1 liter.

Passengers have the right:

• Require the driver to stop at any stop along the route (except for express routes).
• Receive information about the route, fares and travel rules.
• File complaints about the quality of services to the control room or through the official website.

⚠️ Attention: Valid on park routes No. 2 ban on smoking and drinking alcohol, including electronic cigarettes. Violation of this rule is subject to a fine of up to 3,000 rubles (Article 20.20 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). In 2023, 112 cases of violation were recorded, of which 45 were on route no.50.

If your rights were violated (for example, the driver refused to stop or spoke rudely), you can:

1. Record video or audio evidence (if this does not violate the law on persons).
2. Contact the dispatcher by phone +7 (812) 438-38-38 (round the clock).
3. Write a complaint on the site State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans" or through the Dobrodel portal.

Contacts and addresses: where to go for help

Bus fleet No. 2 has several points of presence in St. Petersburg, where passengers can resolve their issues:

• 📍 Central office and cash desks: st. Bukharestskaya, 72. Here you can issue travel passes, pay fines, and file a complaint. Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–18:00.
• 📞 Dispatch service: +7 (812) 438-38-38 (round the clock). Answer questions about scheduling, delays, and malfunctions.
• 🖥️ Official website: patt.spb.ru. Here you can check the schedule, rates and leave a review.
• 📧 Email: info@patt.spb.ru. Response time: up to 3 working days.

For legal issues (for example, compensation for damages in an accident with a fleet bus), please contact the legal department at: st. Sedova, 11, lit. A. Reception is by appointment by phone +7 (812) 325-35-01.

⚠️ Attention: If you have lost an item on bus number 2, do not call the dispatch center - they do not search for lost items. You need to contact Lost and Found Office of St. Petersburg by phone +7 (812) 576-22-22 or through the website lost.spb.ru. The shelf life of found items is 3 months.

For drivers who want to get a job in Park No. 2, there is a separate personnel department. Requirements for candidates:

• Driving license category D.
• Minimum driving experience 3 years (for buses - no less 1 year).
• Absence of administrative offenses in the field of traffic rules over the last year.
• Passing a medical commission and psychological testing.

FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to pay for travel on park bus No. 2 through Sberbank Online?

Yes, but only indirectly. There is no direct payment through Sberbank Online, but you can:

1. Link your bank card to Apple Pay/Google Pay and pay contactlessly.
2. Top up your transport card (EEB) through Sberbank Online in the “Transport” section.
3. Pay for a one-time ticket in cash or by card through the terminal on the bus.

Please note: when paying by card through a terminal on the bus, the debiting occurs instantly, and when replenishing the EEB through Sberbank Online, the money may arrive in the account with a delay of up to 24 hours.

What to do if the bus does not arrive or is more than 20 minutes late?

In this case, you have the right:

• Demand free travel from the driver of the next bus (if the delay is confirmed by the dispatcher).
• Contact the park control room No. 2 by phone +7 (812) 438-38-38 and request an official explanation.
• Write a complaint on the site State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans" indicating the route number, time and place of waiting.

If the delay results in you being late for work or an important meeting, you may be able to claim damages. To do this, you need to provide evidence (for example, a certificate from work) and write a claim to the legal department of the park.

How can I find out which bus is traveling along the route (model and year of manufacture)?

There are several ways:

1. Use the mobile applications “Transport St. Petersburg” or “Yandex.Transport” - the bus model and even a photo are displayed there.
2. Look at the windshield of the bus: the model is indicated there (for example, LiAZ-5292) and year of manufacture (for example, 2022).
3. Go to the site busmap.spb.ru and enter the route number - there is detailed information on each bus.

If it is important for you to ride a new bus (for example, with USB ports or air conditioning), choose routes no.50, №72 or No.EK-9 — modern people most often work there LiAZ-5292 and KAMAZ-6282.

Is it possible to rent fleet bus No. 2 for a private trip?

No, bus depot No. 2 does not provide bus rental services for private individuals. However you can:

• Contact commercial vehicle fleets (for example, Avtodor, Trans-Auto).
• Order a bus through aggregators such as BusRent or Autobus.ru.
• If you need transportation for a school or social institution, you can submit an application through the St. Petersburg Department of Transport.

The cost of renting a bus in commercial parks starts from 2,500 rubles/hour for minibuses and from 5,000 rubles/hour for large buses (eg NEFAZ-5299).

What fines are there for traveling without a ticket on buses in fleet No. 2?

For traveling without a ticket in St. Petersburg, a fine of 1,000 rubles (Article 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of St. Petersburg). However, there are nuances:

• If you have a discount ticket but forgot it at home, you can challenge the fine by presenting the document within 7 days.
• When paying by credit card, if the terminal does not work, you need to ask the driver for a certificate of malfunction - this will exempt you from a fine.
• There is no fine for minors, but their legal representatives may be fined 500 rubles.

You can pay the fine at a discount 50% within 20 days from the moment the decision was made. Check fines by resolution number on the website fines.rf.