The Municipal Enterprise «City Roads» maintains 884 public transport stops, including 605 with pavilions. The staff is responsible for cleaning surrounding areas and repairing bins and benches.
The problem of vandalism persists. Since the beginning of the year, 9 incidents have been reported where unknown individuals have damaged property.
Daily acts of vandalism include graffiti, broken benches, and bins, as well as shattered glass structures at stops. Often, these stops are also affected by traffic accidents.
The Odessa City Council urges residents and visitors to take care of municipal property, as intentional destruction is subject to criminal liability.
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Responsibility for Vandalism
Criminal Code of Ukraine
Article 194. Intentional Destruction of Property
1. Intentional destruction or damage of someone else's property can lead to a fine of up to 850 UAH or imprisonment for up to 3 years.
Article 296. Hooliganism
1. Hooliganism is punishable by a fine from 8500 UAH to 17000 UAH or arrest for up to 6 months.
