Effective on July 1, a ride on Chisinau buses and trolleybuses will cost 6 lei, under a new methodology approved by the municipal authorities today, the Mayor’s Office announced via Facebook.

The city’s 200,000 pensioners and 40,000 children younger than fifth-grade age will not be charged, among 16 other groups of exempt riders.

Unlike the current differentiated fares, the 6 lei fare is flat for both trolleybuses and buses, on both inner-city and suburban routes.

Meanwhile, a monthly pass will cost 234 lei, a three-month pass 594 lei, and a six-month pass 972 lei.