Kyiv Launches Four Temporary Trolleybus Routes and Two New Bus Routes: What Has Changed for Passengers

Starting Friday, November 13, 2026, changes to Kyiv's ground public transport network came into effect. According to the Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), four trolleybus routes have been organized along temporary schemes in the capital. Simultaneously, the municipal enterprise Kyivpastrans suspended four bus routes that duplicated the trolleybus lines and launched two new temporary bus routes. Thus, the city's transport network was adjusted in tandem: some passengers who previously used buses are now served by trolleybuses, while certain areas received new bus alternatives.

Reason for Route Reorganization: Attack Consequences and Infrastructure Damage

The changes in electric transport and bus traffic are part of Kyiv transport system's ongoing adaptation to the aftermath of a nighttime Russian attack, which caused damage to municipal infrastructure facilities, including the South Bridge and the metro network. Previously, following the strikes, electric transport traffic was temporarily suspended in certain districts, and a number of trolleybuses and buses were rerouted. The launch of temporary trolleybus lines on November 13 is another stage in redistributing passenger flows to compensate for restrictions on damaged sections and maintain transport connectivity between the city's banks and districts.

Four Temporary Trolleybus Routes: Numbers and Schemes

Temporary schemes were established for four trolleybus routes: No. 30-K, No. 43-K, No. 48, and No. 50. Detailed traffic schemes, including terminal points and intermediate stops, have been published in Kyivpastrans' official channels as infographics. Passengers are advised to check current schemes before traveling, as temporary routes may differ from standard routings and include detour sections due to the current condition of the road and contact infrastructure.

Cancellation of Duplicating Buses and Launch of Two New Lines

Due to the introduction of trolleybuses No. 30-K, No. 43-K, No. 48, and No. 50, four temporary bus routes that duplicated their paths ceased operation starting November 13. Concurrently, two new temporary bus routes — No. 30-KA and No. 43-KA — were launched, with their schemes also published by Kyivpastrans. This combination maintains coverage in areas where trolleybuses cannot operate at full capacity and provides passengers with an alternative travel option. The enterprise notes that temporary schemes may be adjusted depending on the operational situation, so updates on transport operations should be monitored through official sources.

Context: What Else Has Changed in Kyiv's Transport

The reorganization of ground routes occurs against the backdrop of metro operational restrictions: due to infrastructure damage at the South Bridge, trains on the green (Syretsko-Pecherska) line temporarily ran on separate sections, and bus routes, notably No. 22 and No. 91, were reinforced to transport passengers. The combination of these measures — temporary trolleybus and bus lines, reinforcement of specific bus routes, and adjustments to tram traffic — forms the current transportation scheme in the capital. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel and account for potential increases in intervals between trips on sections with limited rolling stock.