Public transportation fares have increased in Mykolaiv

Starting November 14, public transportation fares in Mykolaiv will increase. A ticket on buses operated by the municipal enterprise “Mykolaivpastrans” will cost 25 hryvnias, while tickets on minibuses operated by private carriers will cost between 25 and 35 hryvnias, depending on the distance.

The Mykolaiv City Council’s executive committee approved the decision.

On municipal buses, the fare will be 25 hryvnias. The company attributed the increase to rising costs of fuel, spare parts, and materials for vehicle repairs.

According to representatives of the “Mykolaivpastrans” municipal enterprise, the fare adjustment is necessary to cover the actual costs of transporting passengers and to maintain the buses in proper technical condition.

For students in grades 1–11 at Mykolaiv schools, bus rides will remain free for the duration of martial law. To qualify, students must have a valid student ID.

According to the draft resolutions, fares on private minibuses will depend on distance:

• up to 10 kilometers – 25 hryvnias;
• up to 25 kilometers – 30 hryvnias;
• over 25 kilometers – 35 hryvnias.

Fares for electric transit will also change. A fare on trams and trolleybuses paid directly to the driver will cost 20 hryvnias, and 18 hryvnias when paid via QR code. The discounted fare for students will remain in effect, though it has also been raised—to 10 hryvnias.

Ірина Глухова