Residents and visitors of Mykolaiv have been warned about changes in public transport fares: the new rates will come into effect on December 1, 2026. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an announcement from the press service of the Mykolaiv City Council municipal enterprise 'Mykolaivelektrotrans' on Facebook. The company clarified that the current fare will remain in effect through November 30 and requested that passengers 'not buy tickets in advance'.
What Changes from December 1
According to the infographic published by ME 'Mykolaivelektrotrans', starting December 1, 2026, the price of a full single-use ticket will be 20 hryvnias per trip, and 18 hryvnias when paid via the unified QR code. A single-use student ticket at stationary sales points will increase from 8 to 10 hryvnias. Prices for other types of transit passes will also change: one-day passes (for both trams and trolleybuses), two-day, 7-day, 15-day, monthly passes, and student subscriptions. The company recommended that passengers buy only the number of tickets they plan to use by the end of November.
Why the Company Is Raising Fares
In 'Mykolaivelektrotrans', they explained that the fare increase 'is a necessity dictated by the economic conditions of urban electric transport operations'. According to company representatives, key costs that directly affect operations have risen significantly in recent times. They emphasized that they consider it important to 'openly explain what the enterprise's expenses consist of and what factors influence the cost of transportation', as this issue concerns every passenger.
Energy, Fuel, and Maintenance: Cost Components
The rise in electricity prices is cited as a key factor: while prices are fixed for household consumers, enterprises purchase it at market rates, which increases the cost of operating trams and trolleybuses. The company also uses diesel fuel for generators needed to recharge trolleybuses with autonomous range during power outages — this allows service to be maintained even under energy restrictions caused by enemy shelling. The cost of materials, spare parts, and components for repairing tram tracks, overhead lines, utility poles, and other equipment is rising, and additional specialists are required to maintain all departments.
848 Employees and Company Goals
ME 'Mykolaivelektrotrans' clarified that today the workforce consists of 848 employees — the highest number in the last 30 years — and each of them performs their function to ensure daily transport operations. The company reminded that maintaining tariff stability is necessary to sustain existing routes, keep the required number of rolling stock on the lines, repair transport and infrastructure in a timely manner, and continue developing the city's transport connections. Previously, it was reported that the Verkhovna Rada had passed a new law changing the rules for preferential travel in Ukraine's transport.
