On November 8, 2026, Kyiv City Council member Alla Shlapak stated that the city's budget does not have sufficient funds to implement free public transport. According to her, compensation for fuel and transportation costs is necessary for the realization of this initiative.
Reasons for Budget Insufficiency
The council member noted that the city budget does not allocate expenses that would cover the costs of free transport. This is linked to a number of economic factors affecting Kyiv's financial capacity. The main reasons include:
- A decrease in tax revenues due to the economic situation.
- Increased costs for infrastructure and public transport maintenance.
- The need to fund other social programs.
Impact on Kyiv Residents
The absence of free public transport may negatively affect the residents of the capital, especially the low-income segments of the population. The council member emphasized that free transport would be an important step towards supporting social equity, but for now, it remains just an idea due to insufficient funding.