Private Carriers in Ufa to Increase Bus Fares After State-Operated Rise

Ufa's private bus operators will raise fares on several routes from February 1, with one route reaching 50 rubles ($0.60). This follows a similar announcement from the state-run Bashavtotrans company.

Jan 20, 2026

A bus makes its way through a city street during a Ufa morning.
Source:
Andrey Biryukov / UFA1.RU

The city transport authority of Ufa has announced fare increases for routes operated by private carriers. From February 1, the price on some routes will rise to 50 rubles ($0.60). Earlier, the state-run company Bashavtotrans announced that fares on its buses would increase to 46 rubles ($0.55).

«The existing fares are economically unjustified against the backdrop of rising prices for fuel, spare parts, repair work, the high cost of maintaining rolling stock, and other expenses,» officials explained, citing the carriers.

From February 1, fares will increase on the following bus routes operated by private carriers:

Routes No. 209, 228, 230, 232, 235, 249, 262k, 266, and 270: payment by bank card, cash, or the «Alga» card — 46 rubles ($0.55);
Routes No. 207 and 218: 46 rubles ($0.55);
Route No. 246: 46 rubles ($0.55);
Route No. 244: 50 rubles ($0.60).

Furthermore, from February 16, the fare on route No. 208 will be set at 40 rubles ($0.50).

Previously, we gathered reader opinions on the bus fare hike. You can also see how prices have changed over the last 16 years.