What a joy: subway fare to increase in Bucharest

Sursa: Metrorex

What with Romania’s ever-rising inflation, and a last fare adjustment settled nearly four years ago, Metrorex, which operates Bucharest’s subways, will increase fares from the New Year. 

Current prices are as follows: 

  • Single trip: 3 RON
  • Two trips: 6 RON
  • Ten trips: 25 RON
  • 24-hour pass: 8 RON 
  • 72-hour-pass: 20 RON
  • Weekly subscription: 35 RON
  • Monthly subscription: 80 RON
  • 6-month pass: 400 RON
  • Annual subscription: 700 RON 
  • Blood-donors-discount: 40 RON 
  • Students: 8 RON
  • Ten rides for students: 2.50 RON

And will rise as follows: 

  • Single trip: 5 RON
  • Two trips: 10 RON
  • Ten trips: 40 RON
  • 24-hour-pass: 12 RON
  • 72-hour-pass: 35 RON
  • Weekly subscription: 45 RON
  • Monthly subscription: 100 RON 
  • 6-month-pass: 500 RON
  • Annual subscription: 900 RON
  • Blood-donors-discount-50 RON
  • Students: 9 RON
  • Ten rides for students: 4 RON

This is meant to encourage passengers to buy longer subscriptions. 

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