MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - A shuttle bus service will work in Moscow on the days of the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches to transport fans to the Luzhniki and Spartak stadiums and connect the city's airports and metro stations, Head of Moscow’s Transport Department Maksim Liksutov told Sputnik on Friday.
"On the days of the World Cup matches, eight special shuttle routes 'S' will operate [in Moscow]. They will provide transport access to the Luzhniki Stadium and the Spartak Arena, and will connect the airports and metro stations," Liksutov said.
He added that more than 100 large and extra large buses will run on these routes.
"The buses will run at intervals from two to 10 minutes, depending on their destination," Liksutov said.
Russia's first-ever FIFA World Cup will be held at 12 stadiums in 11 cities from June 14 to July 15. Moscow will host a total of 12 matches across two arenas, including the opening game and the final.
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