Starting from May 1, a public transport trip in the city of Chisinau costs 7 lei, one leu more. The rates for subscriptions have also increased, by up to 17%, however, those purchased until this date remain valid. The measure is justified by the increase in fuel prices, reports IPN.
For general travelers, the price of the monthly subscription has increased from 234 to 273 lei, the one for three months from 594 to 693 lei and the one for six months from 972 to 1,134 lei.
For students, the monthly subscription has increased from 117 to 136 lei, the one for three months from 297 to 346 lei and the one for six months from 486 to 567 lei. In the case of university students, the rates have climbed from 164 to 191 lei for one month, from 416 to 485 lei for three months and from 680 to 794 lei for six months.
And the prices for subscriptions for education and medical staff have been increased, from 164 to 191 lei for one month, from 416 to 485 lei for three months and from 680 to 794 lei for six months.
The municipal authorities assert that the increase reflects the significant rise in operating costs, especially the price of fuel, which has almost doubled and affected the system’s functioning. At the same time, the municipality points out that the 7 lei fare does not cover the real cost of a trip, especially on suburban routes and if all expenses were included, the price would be considerably higher.
At present, over 300 thousand residents of the city of Chisinau benefit from free public transportation. This applies to 18 categories of people, including retirees, children up to seven years old, students up to the fifth grade, and people with disabilities.
The last adjustment of the fares took place in July 2022, when the price of a trip increased from 2 to 6 lei.
