Since the spring of 2026, the procedure for determining fares in buses, trolleybuses, trams, and subways has been revised in most Ukrainian cities. In a number of localities, tariffs have increased immediately by several Hryvnias, while in others, price differentiation has been introduced depending on the payment method, type of transport, or passenger category. According to the State Statistics Service, in September 2026, the average statistical cost of a single trip in urban transport was 18.45 UAH, though the spread between regions remains significant: from 6 Hryvnias in Kherson to 30 Hryvnias in Kyiv and Lviv.

Kyiv: Maximum Tariff and Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Some of the highest fares for urban transportation are in effect in the capital. According to the official Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) portal, starting July 15, 2026, a single trip in Kyiv's municipal transport costs 30 Hryvnias. The cost of travel in the capital was last revised in 2018, and the need to update tariffs, as explained by the KMDA, is due to the growing expenses of transport enterprises on electricity, fuel, payroll, and infrastructure maintenance, as well as a decrease in passenger traffic. At the same time, passengers can reduce their costs by purchasing ticket packages: with a 50-trip package, the cost of a single ride comes down to 25 Hryvnias. A transfer ticket valid for 90 minutes costs 60 Hryvnias. Private minibuses also increased their fares starting August 1, ranging from 20 to 25 Hryvnias depending on the route.

Separate tariffs apply to the Kyiv City Express urban train. It is also important to consider the transport situation: starting from the evening of November 3, 2026, due to problems in the energy system, Kyiv temporarily suspended the operation of trams and trolleybuses. On some routes, electric transport was replaced by buses. The KMDA previously noted that the economically justified fare is significantly higher than 30 Hryvnias, and the proposed cost is a compromise solution that takes into account the burden on the city budget.

Lviv: Differentiated Fares and Student Discounts

In the regional center of Lviv Oblast, differentiated tariffs have been in effect since May 16, 2026, where a single trip can cost up to 30 Hryvnias depending on the type of transport and payment method. For students holding a corresponding transport card, the price is 11.50 Hryvnias. Thus, Lviv, along with Kyiv, is among the cities with the highest tariffs for urban transportation while offering tangible discounts for certain categories of passengers.

Regional Centers: From 12 to 35 Hryvnias

In Vinnytsia, public transport costs 25 Hryvnias starting August 1, 2026, while private minibuses became more expensive earlier—starting July 15: depending on the direction, passengers pay 30 or 35 Hryvnias. In Cherkasy, the cost of travel in private buses changed at the end of October 2026. In Khmelnytskyi, trolleybus travel costs 14 Hryvnias, while buses and minibuses cost 20 Hryvnias. In Chernihiv, bus fares vary from 12 to 17 Hryvnias depending on the carrier and payment method.

Where It Is Cheaper: Dnipro, Sumy, Kherson

In a number of regional centers, travel is noticeably cheaper than in Kyiv, Lviv, or Vinnytsia. In Dnipro, a trip on trams, trolleybuses, and the subway costs 10 Hryvnias, while the bus tariff is higher at 23 Hryvnias. When paying with an electronic ticket, passengers receive a 2 Hryvnia discount, and a free transfer is provided within 35 minutes. In Sumy, a single trolleybus ride costs 8 Hryvnias, whereas minibus tariffs are higher. In Kherson, trolleybus travel is only 6 Hryvnias—one of the lowest figures among all mentioned cities.

Free Transport and Statistical Overview

Cities where passengers can use municipal transport free of charge deserve special mention. Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih remain examples of such localities, making them attractive in terms of the cost of urban mobility. According to the State Statistics Service, relatively low average fares are recorded in Volyn Oblast (12 Hryvnias), Cherkasy Oblast (13 Hryvnias), and Chernihiv Oblast (13.84 Hryvnias). Thus, over the past six months, travel costs in many Ukrainian cities have changed noticeably: a single trip in Kyiv and Lviv costs up to 30 Hryvnias, while in certain cities passengers pay only 6–8 Hryvnias for electric transport.

Prospects: What's Next

Changes in tariff policy are ongoing. Starting December 1, 2026, electric transport tariffs are planned to be reviewed in Mykolaiv. Final figures for the regional center are expected in the near future. Overall, the trend of recent months indicates that Ukrainian cities are striving to bring public transport tariffs closer to an economically justified level while introducing discount systems, ticket packages, and differentiated prices to reduce the burden on regular passengers.