Fare prices have gone up in Mykolaiv, but tickets will still be sold at the old price

In Mykolaiv, public transportation fares have increased as of November 14. However, passengers on buses operated by the municipal enterprise “Mykolaivpastrans” will temporarily receive tickets bearing the previous price—20 hryvnias.

This was announced by the municipal enterprise “Mykolaivpastrans.”

As explained by the company, the new bus fare is 25 hryvnias. However, due to the transition period, the carrier will continue to use previously printed tickets for the time being.

Passengers will be issued tickets with a fare of 20 hryvnias until the company receives new ticket forms reflecting the current fare.

"Mykolaivpastrans" asks passengers to take this information into account to avoid misunderstandings when paying for their fare.

At an extraordinary meeting of the Mykolaiv City Council’s executive committee on November 12, an increase in fares for municipal buses, electric transit, and route taxis was approved.

It is worth noting that the Executive Committee was originally scheduled to consider the fare increase on November 11. However, due to technical issues, the mayor proposed postponing consideration of these draft resolutions until the next meeting.

The Department of Transportation explained the need to revise fares by citing rising costs of materials, fuel, and electricity, as well as an increase in the minimum wage. According to officials, this should ensure the stable operation of transportation companies.

The new fares for most private transport companies and the municipal enterprise “Mykolaivpastrans” took effect on November 14, 2026.

As for trams and trolleybuses, the new fares will take effect on December 1, 2026. A single-ride ticket purchased from a driver or at a kiosk will cost 20 hryvnias. A reduced fare of 18 hryvnias will apply when paying via QR code, and 10 hryvnias for students with a valid student ID. The cost of monthly passes will also change.

Ірина Глухова