Minsk introduces new fare caps for public transport from March 27

Public transport fares in Minsk have been capped at new rates starting March 27. The changes affect metro, bus, tram and trolleybus services across the city. All transport providers must now follow the updated pricing rules.

A single metro journey in Minsk will cost passengers 1.15 rubles under the new system. Rides on surface transport, including buses, trams and trolleybuses, are priced at 1.10 rubles each. The highest fare for any trip within the city is now set at 3 rubles and 30 kopecks.

For those travelling further, the Minsk–Zaslavl suburban route has a maximum fare of 5 rubles. Monthly unlimited travel passes have also seen an increase, now priced at 65.84 rubles. No government policies or interventions in the past year have been reported to address rising living costs or transport expenses in the capital.

The fare adjustments apply to all carriers operating in Minsk. Passengers will pay the new rates from March 27 onwards. No additional measures to control transport pricing have been announced by authorities.