Kyiv Rejects Petition Against Fare Hike to 30 UAH

Fare Increase for Public Transport in Kyiv

According to Главком: The Kyiv city administration has turned down a petition opposing the planned fare increase for public transport to 30 UAH. The petition, registered on May 18, 2026, under number 14223, failed to sway officials. Fares have remained unchanged since 2018, while projected rates for 2026 stand at 64.60 UAH for a subway ride and 44.14 UAH for ground transport.

Currently, passengers using electronic tickets will see fares ranging from 25 UAH to 30 UAH, depending on how many trips they purchase on a transport card. A monthly pass brings the cost per trip to approximately 23.3–23.6 UAH. Students can pay 50% of the monthly pass price, while schoolchildren ride for free during the academic year and receive a 75% discount in summer. Additionally, a transfer ticket valid for 90 minutes is planned at 60 UAH.

Petition Landscape

At least six petitions against the fare increase have been filed on the Kyiv City Council website. Three gathered enough signatures for review, but the first two were rejected on June 4 and June 5, respectively. Notably, a fare hike to 20 UAH (and 12 UAH for holders of the Kyiv Resident Card) was originally scheduled for January 1, 2022. However, in 2023, city officials pledged to freeze fares until the end of the war. In September 2025, Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the city was exploring ways to avoid any increase.

“The tariff revision is driven by requests from transport companies, prolonged periods of unchanged fares, significant rises in energy and fuel costs, wage increases, and other expenses, as well as reduced passenger flow during the pandemic and martial law, and the need to maintain safe and stable urban passenger transport operations,” stated Vitali Klitschko.

As a result, the issue of raising public transport fares remains pressing, with future decisions likely hinging on economic conditions and community needs. Kyiv’s transport sector demands attention, as rising energy prices and other costs threaten the financial stability of operators and service quality. Public discussions and petitions reflect active citizen engagement in shaping tariff policy, which could influence city authorities in the long run.

As the debate over fare adjustments continues, a recent survey revealed that a significant majority of participants are against the proposed increase in transport costs in the city. This growing public sentiment highlights the challenges faced by city officials in balancing operational needs with community concerns. For more insights into the public's stance on this issue, you can read about the overwhelming opposition to fare hikes among residents.