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Ljubljana City Council Approves Public Transport Subsidy Increase, Reducing Fares for Regular Bus and Tram Users

Ljubljana residents who commute by public transport will pay lower monthly pass prices from September after the city council passed the subsidy measure at its July 7 meeting.

By Ljubljana Policy Desk · Published July 8, 2026

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The Ljubljana City Council voted on July 7 to increase subsidies for the city's public transport operator by 1.2 million euros in the current fiscal year. The measure directly lowers the price of monthly and annual passes for residents registered in the municipality.

The vote follows rising operating costs reported by the transport company in its latest quarterly filing. Council records show the subsidy addition was approved without changes to the original proposal put forward in the June budget adjustment.

Effects on Household Travel Expenses

A single adult living in the Šiška district who buys a monthly pass will now pay 28 euros instead of 35 euros. Families with two working adults in the Vič area stand to save 168 euros over a full year on combined passes. Students attending the University of Ljubljana will see their discounted annual pass drop by 45 euros.

Local advocates note that the change applies only to passes purchased through the municipal registration system. Day tickets and single rides remain at current prices, according to the council resolution.

City budget documents list the 1.2 million euro figure as coming from reallocated revenue from parking fees collected in the central zone during the first half of 2026. No new taxes or fees were introduced to fund the subsidy.

Next Steps for Implementation

The transport operator will update its ticketing system by the end of August. Residents must renew or purchase passes through the official app or at designated points after September 1 to receive the reduced rates. The council has scheduled a follow-up report on ridership numbers for its October meeting.

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