In July, some Kyiv residents will lose their right to free public transportation

Starting July 15, Kyiv plans to significantly raise public transportation fares, and as of the beginning of the month, the rules for schoolchildren will change for the duration of summer break. 

The main change this summer will be an adjustment to the base fare, which is set to be 30 hryvnias per ride on the metro, buses, trolleybuses, trams, and the funicular. 

At the same time, starting July 1, Kyiv schoolchildren will temporarily lose their right to free rides, as this benefit traditionally applies only during the school year—from September 1 to June 30. Throughout July and August, schoolchildren will purchase tickets at a 75% discount, meaning they will pay one-quarter of the full fare. Students in the capital will continue to purchase monthly passes at half price, while other eligible groups of citizens will retain their right to completely free use of public transportation without any changes.

This was reported by the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Economy and Investments.

The Kyiv City Council of Trade Unions has agreed to a phased increase in public transportation fares in the capital. Instead of the 30 hryvnias per trip planned by the Kyiv City State Administration, the trade unions propose initially setting the fare at 20 hryvnias and postponing any further increases for at least half a year.

Discussions continue in Kyiv regarding a moratorium on fare increases for public transportation. During the most recent session of the Kyiv City Council, some parliamentary factions—“UDAR” and “European Solidarity”—did not support the relevant vote, which effectively complicated the adoption of a decision to maintain current fares.

Klitschko called the 30-hryvnia fare for travel in Kyiv too low.