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Attention! Here is how Budapest public transport prices will increase from 1 June
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The latest decision of the Municipal Council means that the cost of Budapest public transport tickets will increase from 1 June. The good news is that pass prices will remain unchanged. The Municipal Council stated that it aimed to carry out developments with the extra income.
According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the price increases were necessary due to the depreciation of the Hungarian forint and the need for certain developments. The Municipal Council noted that the price change remains below the general inflation rate in Hungary. Interestingly, a single ticket in Budapest will cost the same as in Debrecen, despite the latter having a much smaller public transport system.
Budapest public transport pass prices will remain unchanged
The good news is that Budapest public transport pass prices will not change from 1 June. A monthly Budapest pass, allowing unlimited travel on the entire public transport system of the capital, will continue to cost HUF 8,950 (EUR 22.2). Those commuting from the suburbs can opt for the Pest County Pass or the Hungary Pass, both of which are valid within Budapest’s administrative borders on almost all means of public transport, including the HÉV suburban railway lines and MÁV trains.
Budapest public transport price increases
In line with the decision of the Municipal Council, the following Budapest public transport ticket types will cost more from 1 June:
So, basically, hit tourists up for $$$: the very hand that feeds you.
It’s almost as if Budapest is governed by far-Left nincompoops.
Oh. Wait. It is!
Comparing with the other cities in Europe it’s still cheap for foreigners.