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Moscow and Moscow Region Raise Public Transport Fares as 2026 Tariffs Take Effect

Officials say the adjustments offset rising operating costs, with key discounts preserved.

Overview

  • From January 2, Moscow set new single-ride prices at 90 rubles for the Unified ticket, 75 rubles via Troika, 83 rubles by bank card, and 71 rubles using biometrics, with monthly and annual unlimited passes rising to 3,400 and 24,900 rubles.
  • Biometric payment remains the cheapest single-ride option at 71 rubles, and free transfers across the metro, MCC, MCD and between surface routes continue when a Troika card is linked in the official apps.
  • In the Moscow Region, land transport fares changed January 1 with a base 73‑ruble fare up to 5 km, and from January 2 suburban rail is priced at 61 rubles per zone plus 39 rubles for each additional zone, with MCD Prigorod at 102 rubles via Troika or 110 rubles by bank card.
  • Regional authorities confirmed progressive discounts for Strelka and Troika users starting from the 21st trip and a 99% discount for student-card holders beginning with the 36th trip.
  • Moscow also increased vehicle evacuation and storage fees from January 1, including cars up to 80 hp rising to 8,500 rubles, and adjusted river transport and intercity bus-link tariffs, with average indexation of 14.3%–14.9% on adjacent routes.