Transport collapse in Kyiv: prime minister reported an urgent meeting with the government and KCSA

Serhiy Koretsky (Photo: Telegram of the Head of Government) Prime minister Serhii Koretskyi instructed the Kyiv authorities to implement changes to the metro's operation during air raid alerts more quickly. The official wrote this on his social media. "I held an urgent meeting with government officials and representatives of the capital's authorities because of the transport collapse in Kyiv. I instructed that the proper operation of the metro be ensured immediately in accordance with the decisions adopted by the government, so that people can get home normally. There are and can be absolutely no grounds to delay this," the official said. Local media outlets reported queues for public transport in Kyiv due to the long air raid alert. Earlier, on September 3, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted changes for air raid alerts due to Russia's new strike tactics. The invaders have started using jet-powered drones more massively, which, among other things, increased the duration and number of air raid alerts. Among other things, the government introduced two levels of air raid alert – "yellow" and "red." It recommended that the Kyiv authorities ensure the metro operates fully at the "yellow" level. Already during the day on September 7, mayor of the city Vitali Klitschko reported that the changes, including those regarding transport, will start working from the 10th. "Traffic jams on the roads, queues and crowds at public transport stops do not add safety or comfort. Decisions must be implemented! Implemented quickly and taking into account the current situation in the city," prime minister Koretskyi said in the evening. He noted that he is waiting for a swift response from the capital's authorities. There is a long-standing conflict between the Kyiv City State Administration and the central government, which manifests itself in various aspects. Also, starting September 10, the curfew in Kyiv will be shortened and public transport operation will be extended by one hour. This is a machine translation of the original article in Ukrainian. It may contain errors.