Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko signed an order increasing public transport fares to 30 UAH for a single trip starting July 15 [1], [2], [7].
The price hike reflects the rising cost of operating the city's transit network and represents a significant shift in urban mobility pricing. City officials said the decision was a necessary measure to maintain service levels amid increasing operational expenses [2].
Under the new structure, a single fare will be 30 UAH [1]. To mitigate the impact on frequent commuters, the administration is implementing a discount system for regular passengers [3]. Additionally, a new transfer ticket will be introduced on Aug. 1, costing 60 UAH [1]. This specific ticket allows for unlimited travel within a 90-minute window [1].
To provide a transition period for residents, the city will continue to honor old tickets priced at eight UAH until Sept. 14 [1]. This window allows passengers to utilize existing stock before the new pricing becomes the sole standard.
Enforcement will also tighten alongside the price changes. The penalty for traveling without a valid ticket is set at 600 UAH [6].
While the mayor has signed the order [2], some reports indicate that the project is still moving through final coordination stages [6]. However, the official timeline remains anchored to the mid-July implementation date [7].
"Increasing public transport fares in Kyiv is a forced step," Klitschko said [2].
“Single trips will cost 30 UAH starting July 15.”
The steep increase in single-trip fares, combined with high fines for evasion, suggests a pivot toward a more sustainable, cost-recovery model for Kyiv's infrastructure. By introducing the 90-minute transfer ticket and a discount system for regulars, the city is attempting to modernize its fare structure to mirror European capitals while balancing the immediate financial burden on its citizens during a period of economic volatility.
