Intercity Transport Fares in Moldova May Rise by Up to 20% Starting March 2026

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Starting March 1, 2026, the Moldovan Government plans to raise passenger road transport fares on intercity routes by up to 20%, following the introduction of a new fare calculation methodology. The Cabinet of Ministers is expected to approve the decision on Wednesday, reports ipn.md.

The Government designed the new formula to ensure transparency and predictability for both passengers and transport operators. The draft states that fares will reflect real operating costs — including fuel expenses — and will adjust automatically without requiring administrative approval, but only within state-set limits.

The new rules will oblige the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA), district councils, and transport operators to implement and monitor the new fares and prevent abuses. Authorities will set fare adjustment coefficients each year based on market trends.

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Oleg Alexa, President of the Employers’ Association of Road Transport Operators, said the methodology resulted from extensive consultations and marks significant progress toward a fair tariff system.

“The document is not perfect, but it represents major progress. We will finally have a clear and transparent formula,” Alexa told IPN.

Currently, passengers pay between 0.75 and 0.86 lei/km for interdistrict routes and 0.85 to 0.96 lei/km for district routes. Under the new system, interdistrict fares could rise by up to 20%, while district fares could increase by up to 40% if operators justify higher operating costs.