How the new public transportation fares in Kyiv will increase expenses for the average family

The announced increase in public transportation fares in the capital to 30 hryvnias will lead to a significant increase in the financial burden on Kyiv residents’ budgets during the war. 

This was reported by Andriy Vitrenko, a member of the Kyiv City Council and chairman of the budget committee. He calculated that the additional expenses for an average family of three would amount to nearly 35,000 hryvnias per year.

Assuming daily use of public transportation twice a day, the monthly expenses for a family of two adults and one child will rise from 1,056 hryvnias to 3,960 hryvnias. The politician criticized the Kyiv City State Administration officials’ attempts to justify this move as a “European approach,” pointing out the lack of adequate comfort and quality of service.

Vitrenko emphasized that for many citizens, this amount is critical, as it equals the cost of utility bills for several months or medication. The deputy is convinced that city authorities must first conduct an audit of the municipal enterprises “Kyivpastrans” and “Kyiv Metro.” In his opinion, any change in ticket prices must be preceded by a comprehensive reform of the city’s entire transportation network.