Kyiv's New Public Transport Fares Take Effect
Starting July 15, 2026, Kyiv will implement revised public transport fares, raising the cost of a single trip from 8 to 30 hryvnias. Mayor Vitali Klitschko has signed off on the decision. The updated pricing applies across all modes of public transit, including the metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, and the funicular. The last time fares were adjusted in the capital was back in 2018.
The price per ride will vary based on how many tickets are purchased via a transport card. For instance, a bundle of 9 trips will cost 30 hryvnias, while a pack of 50 trips brings the per-ride price down to 25 hryvnias. A monthly pass reduces the cost further, to roughly 23 hryvnias per trip. Students will pay half the price for a monthly pass, and schoolchildren can ride for free during the academic year, with a 75% discount available in the summer.
Transfer Tickets and Visitor Passes Introduced
From August 1, 2026, a new transfer ticket priced at 60 hryvnias will become available, allowing unlimited transfers between the metro and surface transit within a 90-minute window. An unlimited monthly pass will cost 3,656 hryvnias, with student passes at 1,828 hryvnias and schoolchild passes at 914 hryvnias. For visitors to the city, daily passes are offered at the following rates:
- One day – 375 hryvnias;
- Two days – 563 hryvnias;
- Three days – 750 hryvnias.
Tickets purchased before July 14, 2026, will remain valid until September 14, 2026. These changes aim to align the city's fare policy with current economic conditions and passenger needs.
The introduction of new public transport fares in Kyiv reflects the city government's efforts to strengthen the financial sustainability of the transit system while accounting for inflationary pressures.
The inclusion of discounts for students and schoolchildren highlights an attempt to support socially vulnerable groups, even as the higher fares raise concerns among residents about the affordability of public transit. These adjustments could influence how both locals and visitors choose to get around the capital, particularly in light of the significant cost increase.
As the city adjusts its public transport fares, it's important to note the recent changes affecting schoolchildren's free rides, which will no longer be available starting July 1. This shift highlights the broader trend of fare increases and policy changes aimed at enhancing the transit system's financial stability amidst rising costs.