Kyiv will increase the cost of a single public transport trip to 30 hryvnias [1] starting July 15, 2026 [3].
The price hike affects millions of residents and commuters in the Ukrainian capital. This change alters the daily cost of living for those relying on the city's bus, tram, and metro networks.
The Kyiv City State Administration announced the new pricing structure through its press service. According to the administration, a single trip will cost 30 hryvnias [1]. This update follows a series of reports from local news outlets confirming the upcoming tariff change.
In addition to the base fare increase, a new electronic ticket option is expected. This ticket will cost 60 hryvnias [2] and allow passengers to make free transfers within a window of 1.5 hours [2]. This specific electronic ticket option was reported by TSN but was not mentioned in reports from Minfin or Interfax.
"A single trip will cost 30 hryvnias," the Kyiv City State Administration press service said.
The introduction of the 60-hryvnia ticket aims to streamline travel for passengers who use multiple modes of transport during a single journey. By paying a higher upfront cost, users can avoid paying for each individual leg of their trip, provided they complete the transfers within the designated time limit.
"The new electronic ticket for 60 hryvnias allows free transfers for an hour and a half," a TSN presenter said.
The city has not provided a detailed breakdown of the reasons for the increase, but the changes are set to take effect mid-month.
“A single trip will cost 30 hryvnias.”
The increase in fares reflects a shifting economic landscape in Kyiv, where the city must balance infrastructure maintenance with affordable transit. The introduction of a transfer-based electronic ticket suggests a move toward a more integrated fare system, potentially encouraging the use of combined transit modes over private vehicles, despite the higher initial cost of the single trip.
