Bus fares in Tyumen could rise in stages over the next three years, reaching 49 rubles for a cash ticket by 2029 under a draft city administration decree. The first increase is proposed for November 15, 2026, with further rises due in January 2027 and in 2028 and 2029.

How the proposed fares would change

From November 15, the draft sets fares at 46 rubles for cash payments and 42 rubles for cashless payments. From January 1, 2027, they would rise to 47 and 45 rubles respectively.

The proposed 2028 fares are 48 rubles in cash and 47 by card. In 2029, the cash fare would reach 49 rubles, while payment by card would cost 48.

The city administration said in October that fares from November 15 would depend on how passengers pay and whether they qualify for concessions. At the time, about 98% of residents had chosen cashless payment, according to the administration. The reported concession fares include 7.50 rubles for schoolchildren using the Schoolchild transport card within their limit of discounted trips, and 18.50 rubles for students using the Student card.

Passes and fare enforcement also proposed

The plan would also introduce electronic passes valid for three days and one month. Preliminary figures put their prices at 450 rubles and 2,300 rubles respectively. The pass prices are due to be indexed in 2028 and 2029, according to a report by ABN24.

The draft also proposes a 100-ruble fine for passengers travelling without paying on routes that have no conductor. Transport services estimate that between 20% and 30% of passengers on those routes do not pay. Money collected through the fines would go towards maintaining the controller staff, ABN24 reported.

The proposed schedule is set out in a draft decree, and the final decision will come after the administration approves it. Until then, the fare changes and other measures remain proposals.