The ministry said the company will use the extra money to increase transport safety.
“We understand that some people have very low incomes but on the other hand, there are social categories that benefit from a series of discounts. The measure is unpopular but necessary,” said Transport minister Ioan Rus.
A two-trip card will cost RON5 from the current RON4, a ten-trip card will cost RON20 from RON15, and a monthly unlimited-trip pass will cost RON70 from RON60.
A weekly unlimited-trip pass will cost RON25 from RON20 and a day pass will cost RON8 instead of RON6.
The measure is estimated to increase the subway operator’s annual revenues by around RON44 million.