The 30-hryvnia fare is being postponed: The Kyiv City State Administration explains what will happen with the new fares in Kyiv
10 July 05:43
The planned increase in public transportation fares in Kyiv to 30 hryvnias, which was supposed to take effect on July 15, has been postponed. The Kyiv City State Administration reported that the approval process for the new fares is still ongoing, and the final date for their implementation has not yet been determined.
This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Transportation Infrastructure.
Why the fare increase was postponed
The Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Transport Infrastructure explained that setting new fares involves several stages of approval and depends on various city government agencies.
The Department of Economy and Investment has already calculated an economically justified fare of 30 hryvnias per trip.
According to officials, this figure was determined based on:
- the actual costs of transportation companies for 2025;
- projected price increases;
- increased labor costs;
- the cost of electricity;
- prices for fuel and lubricants;
- other components of transportation costs.
At the same time, the Kyiv City State Administration notes that municipal transit operators have submitted calculations showing that the economically justified fare is even higher.
What the fares could be
Previously, the Kyiv City State Administration reported that the actual economically justified cost of transportation in 2026 would be:
- 64.60 UAH — a single metro ride;
- 44.14 UAH — one ride on surface public transit.
However, these fares are considered socially unacceptable, so city officials have proposed setting a flat fare of 30 hryvnias and covering the difference with city budget funds.
When might the new fares be introduced?
Currently, the draft ordinance on the new fares is undergoing approval and legal formalities.
Once all procedures are complete, the document will be signed by city officials. The effective date will be announced only after the official publication.
The Kyiv City State Administration emphasizes that Kyiv residents will be notified of the final decision via the city’s official portal and official information channels.
Unions oppose a sharp increase
In late June, the Kyiv City Council of Trade Unions called on city authorities to postpone the rate increase for at least half a year.
According to the labor unions, during this time it is necessary to:
- develop social protection mechanisms for low-income residents;
- assess the economic consequences of the fare changes;
- find a compromise on fare rates.
The labor unions also proposed setting the fare at 20 hryvnias, citing the rate of increase in the minimum wage as justification.
