Klitschko called the 30-hryvnia fare in Kyiv too low
Kyiv’s public transportation will remain subsidized even after a likely fare increase to 30 hryvnias.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko made this statement on the “Kyiv-24” television channel, emphasizing that the proposed fare will still be nearly half the actual cost of transportation.
The mayor explained that the economically justified cost of a single trip on the Kyiv Metro is currently about 60 hryvnias. At the same time, experts at the municipal enterprise “Kyivpastrans” estimate the cost of transporting a single passenger on surface transit (trams, trolleybuses, and buses) to be around 50 hryvnias. Due to this significant gap, city authorities are forced to allocate approximately 12 billion hryvnias from the city budget each year to support and ensure the stable operation of the transportation system.
Klitschko emphasized that the costs of maintaining the transport network are constantly rising due to the continuous increase in fuel and electricity prices. Additionally, funding is needed for the planned renewal of the rolling stock, proper repair of road infrastructure, and salary increases for employees of municipal enterprises that ensure the city’s transport operations. Despite the necessary fare adjustments, city authorities plan to fully preserve the discount system for passengers who regularly use commuter passes or purchase packages for a large number of trips.
As a reminder, on May 29, 2026, during a public discussion at a conference in Kyiv, representatives from relevant departments of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), the Kyiv Metro municipal enterprise, the Kyivpastrans municipal enterprise, the Public Council under the KCSA, civil society organizations, and students discussed potential changes to fare payment rules and a new fare model. The discussion centered on 90-minute transfers, a possible increase in the cost of a trip, and the idea of free public transportation for the city.
Viktor Mykhailovych Vyhovskyi, head of the Kyiv Metro municipal enterprise, explained what constitutes the actual cost of transportation and why the current fare is significantly lower than the cost of production, which is driven by expenses for electricity, salaries, and staff shortages.
The Kyiv City Council was unable to pass a resolution that would allow negotiations to begin with international partners regarding a loan for the construction of the metro line to Troieshchyna.
