Georgian Government announces free transport nationwide for Patriarch’s funeral
The Georgian government on Thursday announced that Tbilisi municipal transport would serve passengers free of charge on Saturday and Sunday in connection with the funeral of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II.
According to the official statement, additional free transportation will also be arranged for citizens traveling from various regions to the capital to attend the funeral.
The decision was made by a special state commission established in relation to the funeral. The commission also ruled that passengers will be served free of charge by Georgian Railway.
Furthermore, extra trips will be scheduled across both road and railway transport to accommodate increased passenger demand during this period.
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