In Dnipro, bus fares may rise to 20 hryvnias: what to expect for passengers.

According to inkorr.com: In Dnipro, transport operators are demanding an increase in the fare for minibuses to 20 hryvnias — this is the maximum tariff stipulated by law. This was reported by the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure of the City Council.

Why transport operators in Dnipro are demanding a fare increase in the fall of 2025

Transport operators claim that without additional funding, it will be difficult for them to ensure stable operations during the winter period. Currently, the readiness of the fleet is only 65%. There is not enough money even for basic needs — winter tires, batteries, and spare parts. If the situation does not change, fewer buses will be on the routes in winter, leading to longer intervals between them.

In addition to technical problems, transport operators are facing a shortage of staff: since the beginning of the year, the number of employees in transport companies has decreased by more than 17%. If in January around 650 buses were operating on the routes, now there are just over 550.

“The only thing we can save on is the drivers' salaries. We cannot buy cheaper fuel or spare parts, the prices of which rise every week. As a result, drivers are leaving city routes. If this continues for a few more months, some routes will remain without transport,” say the transport companies.

The average age of drivers in the city has increased from 43 to 56 years over the past two years. Young specialists are not entering this profession due to low wages, which are significantly lower than earnings in freight and postal transport.

Moreover, the transport enterprises do not have sufficient resources to prepare for possible blackouts, which can complicate repairs and maintenance of the vehicles.

Major problems for transport operators in Dnipro

• lack of funds for winter preparation;

• staff reduction;

• aging workforce and outflow of youth;

• risk of reducing the number of routes in winter.

The Department of Transport emphasizes that the issue of tariff increases is sensitive, but the main task is to ensure the stable operation of public transport during the cold season. The department is currently analyzing requests from transport operators and preparing proposals for the city council.

Earlier, the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, informed the city's residents about possible changes in the cost of public transport fares.

The problems faced by transport operators in Dnipro indicate a challenging situation in the public transport sector. The lack of funding and staff shortages can seriously affect the quality of transportation. How the solution will satisfy market participants and residents will show time. It is currently important to find a balance between economic feasibility and the needs of the population.