According to the company, the number of employees will slightly decrease in 2015, to 4,218 persons, from 4,224 at the end of last year, but salary expenses will increase from RON207.1 million to RON211.6 million, while bonuses will increase from RON12.3 million to RON14.6 million.
The monthly average wage is estimated to increase from RON4,439 to RON4,537.
The company’s total revenues and expenses were estimated at RON683.4 million, with zero profit.
According to a draft order of the Transport minister, Metrorex will increase its fares by 16%-33% at the end of March.
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 set to take effect on March 28 and is estimated to increase the subway operator’s annual revenues by around RON44 million. Metrorex last increased fares in August 2012.