The cost of bus fare in Uzhhorod has increased

The cost of bus fare in Uzhhorod has risen. The relevant decision was made on December 22 at a meeting of the municipal council executive committee. The new tariffs will take effect after the official publication of the decision. Uzhhorod City Council reports on this.

According to the decision, the base fare will be 18 UAH if paid by card through the validator. If a passenger pays in cash directly to the driver, the ticket price rises to 23 UAH, and the driver is obliged to issue a paper ticket. The city council clarified that the decision will come into effect after publication in the newspaper 'Uzhhorod', approximately from the weekend.

Bus fare in Uzhhorod: new tariffs and payment methods

After the tariff changes, the bus fares in Uzhhorod will look like this:

• 18 UAH - payment by card through the validator;

• 23 UAH - cash payment to the driver with a paper ticket.

The city council emphasizes that the differentiated system is intended to encourage cashless payments and organize passenger accounting.

Fines and 'increased price ticket'

For passengers without a ticket, an 'increased price ticket' is planned to be introduced. According to preliminary calculations, its price will be 20 times the fare - 360 UAH. Such a ticket can be offered for purchase directly in the bus to avoid administrative penalty procedures.

In case a passenger refuses to pay the increased fare ticket, a fine of the same amount - 360 UAH, will be imposed, but with the complete administrative procedure. The final rules regarding fines and the increased price ticket are to be approved by a separate decision of the executive committee. The city council notes that while forming the approach, they took into account the experience of Lviv.

The increase in the fare was justified by carriers due to rising costs of transport maintenance. They have been stating the need for a price change for over six months.

We remind you that Ukrzaliznytsia has opened new international routes to Europe from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest.