Kyivpastrans Employees Allege Widespread Corruption, Appeal to Mayor Klitschko

Collective Complaint from Kyivpastrans Workers

According to Главком: Staff at the municipal enterprise Kyivpastrans have filed a formal complaint with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, accusing the company’s leadership of systematic corruption. In their appeal, they name five officials they claim are effectively running the organization:

• General Director Tetiana Tarasko,
• First Deputy Serhiy Bily,
• Production Director Andriy Kovalenko,
• Head of Rolling Stock Maintenance Ihor Lukianenko,
• Deputy Head of the same department Anton Merzliakov.

According to the employees, Serhiy Bily holds the most influence over operations.

Systemic Corruption and Employee Demands

A key figure in this alleged corruption network is lawyer Yevhen Fuzik, who represents the firm AT Fuzik and Partners. Kyivpastrans has a contract with this company worth 980,000 hryvnias, linked to tender UA-2026-04-13-007281-a. Workers describe this arrangement as a "barrier" to transparency.

Anton Merzliakov, the deputy head of rolling stock maintenance, is also under investigation in a criminal case for alleged official negligence, underscoring the gravity of the accusations. Additionally, a Kyivpastrans manager has already been indicted for misusing budget funds. Investigators claim this official orchestrated the purchase of railway equipment at inflated prices, causing losses exceeding 1.1 million hryvnias.

The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office has completed its probe into the director of a Kyiv City State Administration department and a former procurement officer. They face charges of negligence for failing to oversee the pricing process for six Mitsubishi L200 vehicles purchased in 2022.

Kyivpastrans employees have presented Mayor Klitschko with a list of demands. They are calling for:

• A firm assessment of the company’s management performance,
• An independent internal investigation,
• An audit of all procurement activities,
• Verification of the contract with AT Fuzik and Partners,
• Referral of the materials to law enforcement agencies.

These demands highlight the seriousness of the situation and the workers’ desire for transparency and fairness in the enterprise’s operations.

The complaint from Kyivpastrans employees to the mayor raises questions not only about the ethical standards of management but also about the legality of their actions.

Given the existing criminal proceedings and indictments, the situation at the company could lead to further investigations and leadership changes. A transparent approach and a willingness to undergo scrutiny from the mayor’s office could mark a significant step in combating corruption within state-owned enterprises. This case also underscores the critical need for openness in public procurement and the management of taxpayer funds.

In light of the serious allegations surrounding Kyivpastrans, it is worth noting that similar issues of corruption have emerged in other sectors, such as the military recruitment offices. A recent audit revealed significant illegal profits by officials, amounting to $2.5 million. This situation highlights a broader trend of financial misconduct within public institutions in Ukraine, making it crucial for citizens to stay informed about these developments. For more details on this alarming trend, read about the findings from the military recruitment audit here.