--- title: "Public transport fares in Kyiv to rise to 30 hryvnias: who will benefit and how the subsidy budget will change" description: "In Kyiv, starting Monday, public transport fares will rise to 30 hryvnias. πŸšŒπŸ’Έ However, authorities have confirmed that subsidies remain in place for 1.1 million people, including pensioners and students. The budget for compensation has increased to 875 million UAH. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ“‰" date: 2026-07-11T14:32:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kyiv-public-transport-fares-rise-to-30-hryvnias tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Public transport fares in Kyiv to rise to 30 hryvnias: who will benefit and how the subsidy budget will change ![Yellow Bogdan trolleybus in Kyiv against a sunset backdrop, illustrating the theme of fare increase to 30 hryvnias](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/11/kiev-tarifs-on-public-transport-increase-to-30-hryvnia/kiev-tarifs-on-public-transport-increase-to-30-hryvnia-1.webp) Kyiv is on the verge of a significant change in its urban transport system. As early as next week, fares will be revised, with the new cost of a ride set at 30 hryvnias. This decision by the authorities is a response to economic realities; however, a clear distinction remains in the city between those who pay the full fare and those who retain the right to free travel. ### Social Shield: Subsidies Remain in Force Despite the inevitable price increase for regular passengers, Kyiv authorities have officially confirmed that social guarantees will not be abolished. For all categories of citizens entitled to social protection, preferential travel remains fully intact. Currently, approximately 1.1 million residents of the capital enjoy the right to free or discounted travel. To ensure the fulfillment of these obligations, a substantial sum has been allocated in the capital's budget for the current year β€” nearly 875 million hryvnias. These funds are designated exclusively for compensating preferential travel, allowing the city to balance fare increases with public support. ### Support for Youth and Education Special attention in the new fund allocation scheme is given to the education sector. More than 181.7 million hryvnias have been allocated to support schoolchildren, students, and cadets. Separate preferential conditions will apply to young people, aimed at significantly reducing expenses for daily commutes to educational institutions. ### Pensioners and Other Beneficiary Categories The largest group among those retaining the right to free travel consists of pensioners. There are more than 570,000 pensioners in Kyiv. In addition to students and pensioners, other segments of the population in need of social support also have the right to preferential travel. These measures are designed to ensure unimpeded access to urban transport for the most vulnerable categories of citizens, even amidst rising service costs. A full list of beneficiary categories is available for review on the city's official resources.