Metro and bus fares have been increased
31 of the Tariff (price) Council january At the next meeting held in 2023, the applications of transport companies were considered and new tariffs for passenger transportation services in public transport were approved.
In the petitions, it is stated that the increase in the import price of spare parts and the increase in repair costs since the last adjustment has had a serious effect on the cost of passenger transportation, the financial situation of transport companies, the renewal of bus fleets and issues related to ensuring the continuity of service have created the need for tariff regulation. For your information, please note that the latest decision regarding the upper limit of tariffs for passenger transport services on intra-city, suburban and inter-town, as well as inter-city bus routes and the tariff for passenger transport services in the subway 2018entered into force in August.
At the meeting of the Tariff (price) Council offer different tariff increase options were considered, the state social in accordance with the policy, the most optimal option was chosen, taking into account social orientation. During the evaluation of the proposals, factors such as ensuring the stability of the service, reconciling the interests of the consumer and the service provider, economic feasibility, customer satisfaction, and improving the service level were taken as the basis.
After the discussions 10 The fare for passenger transportation in the metro has been increased by 1 kopeck to 40 kopecks for 1 journey, the upper limit of the tariff for the country is 40 kopecks for intra-city bus routes, and 0.40-1.00 manat depending on the distance on suburban and inter-town bus routes. On intercity bus routes, the upper limit of the tariff is set at the level of 3 kopecks per kilometer (the previous tariff was 2.4 kopecks).
Addition due to tariff change funds it will enable renewal of bus parks, will have a positive effect on improving the quality and stability of the service.
The meeting also social In order to protect the interests of vulnerable groups, it was emphasized the necessity of tariff differentiation, the application of multi-level tariffs that differ according to the number of trips and time limit, and the need to complete the necessary works ensuring cashless payment of fares in a short period of time.
The decision enters into force on February 3, 2023.
The decision is posted on the official website of the Tariff (price) Council (www.tariff.gov.az).
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