"Rīgas Satiksme" fare discount is granted for 6 months. Students must renew the discount in October and March.
There are several ways to extend your fare discount
In case you have a personal Latvian identification code and you have previously provided it for "Rīgas Satiksme":
- Log in to the student portal MyRSU or use the phone application MyRSU
- Select tile "Apply for transportation Subsidy"
- A new window "Apply for fare relief" will open for you.
- Check that the data about you are correct and click the 'Send data' button
- SIA "Rīgas Satiksme" will receive your application and send you an e-mail within 5 - 7 working days with the information that the discount has been granted
- Once you have received an e-mail from RS, go to one of the "Rīgas Satiksme" self-service ticket machines and insert your personalized e-ticket. This should automatically activate the student discount!
In case you don’t have Latvian personal identification code?
- It is important that you request Reference from MyRSU student portal https://services.rsu.lv/lv/applications, the Reference needs to be in Latvian and addressed to "Rīgas Satiksme" and in the comment section write your passport or ID number which you will take with you to "Rīgas Satiksme" customer service center! Also, choose how you want to receive the Reference: by post (paper version) or e-mail (electronically signed document)
- Once you receive the Reference, you will have to go to "Rīgas Satiksme" customer service center and show them the Reference and your personal passport or ID card.