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Public transport travel more expensive from 2027, GVB lowers price of monthly pass

Public transport fares will increase by about 4.5 percent starting in January to cover rising operational costs for energy and staff. While individual trip prices are rising, the GVB is lowering the cost of monthly passes for the general public and students, while also introducing new weekend and weekday subscription options.

Starting January 1, public transport fares will increase by approximately 4.5 percent, with the base boarding rate rising by five cents and the per-kilometer cost increasing by one cent. Transit officials, including traffic councilor Elise Moeskops, stated that these adjustments are necessary to offset rising expenses related to personnel, energy, and maintenance while ensuring service remains reliable. Despite the general price hike, the GVB is reducing the cost of its monthly pass from 129 euros to 126 euros.

Additional fare changes include a price reduction for middle school students aged 12 to 18, who will see their monthly subscription cost drop from 85 euros to 83 euros. To provide more flexibility, the GVB is also introducing two new subscription options: an unlimited weekend pass for 42 euros and an unlimited weekday pass for 95 euros. These updated pricing structures are intended to balance the need for revenue with the goal of maintaining accessibility for all passengers within the transit network.

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