The debate over public transportation fares continues in Kyiv: a new vote is scheduled for June 18
Discussions continue in Kyiv regarding a moratorium on raising public transportation fares. During the most recent session of the Kyiv City Council, some of the council factions—UDAR and European Solidarity—did not support the relevant vote, which effectively complicated the decision to maintain current fares.
The next attempt to consider the issue is scheduled to be brought before the session hall on June 18.
This was reported by Andriy Vitrenko, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, council members have received an economic justification for the current fares from the Kyiv City State Administration and are currently analyzing the data provided. The city administration explains the fare increase as necessary to ensure the financial stability of the transportation system.
At the same time, some deputies are proposing alternative sources of funding, including stricter oversight of route operators, the implementation of passenger flow tracking, and a review of revenue from advertising placements on public transport. Proposals have also been made to conduct an audit of municipal transport enterprises and optimize costs in line with international best practices.
Klitschko called the 30-hryvnia fare in Kyiv too low.
Viktor Mykhailovych Vyhovskyi, head of the Kyiv Metro municipal enterprise, explained what the actual cost of transportation consists of and why the current fare is significantly lower than the cost price, which is determined 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 Troieschyna.
