The cost of public transportation in Chisinau is rising

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2 April 2026
17:41

The fare for public transportation in Chisinau will be increased starting from May 1st. According to the City Hall, a journey will cost 7 lei, compared to the current 6 lei, the measure being determined by the recent increase in fuel prices, reports IPN.

According to the authorities, the increase in tariffs adheres to the methodology approved by the Chisinau Municipal Council on June 13, 2022, which establishes the calculation and update of public transportation costs. The change is based on the evolution of economic indicators, including the consumer price index, using a reference value for the calculation of a journey.

The municipal authorities specify that the increase in the tariff reflects the significant rise in operating costs, especially the price of fuels, which have almost doubled, affecting the functioning of public transportation.

The last increase in public transport fares in Chisinau took place in July 2022, when the price of a trip rose from 2 to 6 lei.

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Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for this weekend. In most parts of the country, the maximum temperatures will reach +34 degrees Celsius, reports IPN.

The warning is valid for the center, south, and east of the country. Several districts in the north are also under the yellow code. The northernmost districts of the country such as Briceni, Ocnita, Edinet, Drochia, Soroca, Glodeni, Rascani, and Donduseni – are not affected by the warning.

According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the warning can be updated depending on the evolution of weather phenomena.

During periods of heatwave, authorities recommend people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, to consume enough fluids, and to pay increased attention to children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions.

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