Transporters of Dnipro demand to raise the fare to 20 hryvnias

In Dnipro, transporters are demanding to raise the fare for city buses to 20 hryvnias — this is the maximum rate allowed by law. This was reported by the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure of the city council. 

Why transporters in Dnipro demand to raise the fare in autumn 2025

Businesses say that without additional funding, they won't be able to operate stably in winter. Currently, the fleet's readiness is estimated at only 65%. There is not enough money even for basic things — winter tires, batteries, and spare parts. If the situation does not change, fewer buses may operate in winter, and the intervals between them will increase.

In addition to technical problems, there is a staff shortage: since the beginning of the year, the number of employees in transport companies has decreased by more than 17%. In January, there were about 650 buses on routes, now there are a little over 550.

«The only thing we can save on is the driver's salary. We cannot buy cheaper fuel or spare parts, the prices of which are rising every week. Because of this, drivers are leaving city routes. If this continues for a few more months, some routes will be without transport,» the transport companies say.

The average age of drivers in the city has increased from 43 to 56 over the past two years. Young people are not entering the profession due to low pay, which is significantly lower than earnings in freight or postal transport.

In addition, transport companies do not have enough funds to prepare for possible blackouts — this could complicate repairs and technical maintenance of transport.

Main problems of transporters in Dnipro

• lack of funds for winter preparation;
• staff reductions;
• aging staff and loss of youth;
• risk of reducing the number of routes in winter.

The Transport Department emphasizes: the issue of raising the fare remains sensitive, but the main task is to ensure stable operation of public transport in the cold season. Currently, the department is analyzing requests from transporters and preparing proposals for the city council.

Earlier we reported that the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, informed the city's residents that possible changes in the fare in public transport are possible.