On September 22, the 'Car-Free Day' campaign will be held in the Gomel Region.
The aim of the campaign is to draw attention to the problem of air pollution, promote environmentally friendly transport, and create comfortable and safe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.
Motorists are encouraged to refrain, at least for one day, from using fuel-consuming vehicles.
Experience from other countries has shown that solving the problem without public involvement is impossible. For this reason, many countries hold a 'Car-Free Day' campaign.
Despite measures taken to reduce the harmful impact of transport on the environment, the problem of air pollution from mobile sources (veh

With the growth of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure is actively developing. As of August 1, 2026, in the Gomel region, RUP "Production Union 'Belarusneft'" has established 124 charging stations, including 67 in the city of Gomel.

Efforts to reduce transportation emissions are carried out by city and regional services continuously.

One bright example is the construction of the Eastern Bypass in Gomel, whose appearance will lead to a reduction in air pollution concentrations from transport in central areas of the city.

In Gomel, a network of bike lanes is being developed, connecting new street sections and microdistricts into a unified transport system.

The public transport fleet in the Gomel region is constantly being updated. For instance, OOO Gomeloblavtotrans acquired 72 Euro-5 class buses and 52 new trolleybuses in 2025. By 2026, 98 buses and 15 trolleybuses had already been acquired.

The Gomel Regional Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Protection proposes that residents of Gomel city and the Gomel region at least for one day give up using motor vehicles, preferring walking, cycling, e

Understanding that, under modern conditions, it is impossible to completely abandon cars, and that a one-day campaign cannot eliminate all the problems of the negative impact of motor transport on the environment and people, the regional committee believes that the campaign is a good opportunity to convey to every person that they have a choice of actions to preserve the favorable environment.