Hayk Kostanyan: From February 1, 2025, 100 dram fare for public  transport can only be paid using electronic methods

ArmInfo.A new project will be presented at the upcoming meeting of the Yerevan Council of Elders on  December 24. According to the project, the fare for public transportation will stay at 100 dram exclusively in electronic form until February 1, 2025, along with new tariff packages,

This was reported by the mayor's press secretary Hayk Kostanyan regarding the  shift of the capital to a unified ticket system for public  transportation starting from January 1.  As the mayor's press  secretary clarified, payments can be made through the Tellcell Wallet  application, as well as using paper QR tickets purchased from payment  terminals and bank cards. Kostanyan also noted that until February 1,  2025, the fare for trolleybuses will remain at 50 drams, and the  metro ticket price will be 100 drams.

"Starting from January 1, coin operated devices will be sealed,  eliminating the option to use a 100-dram coin for payment and  transitioning to electronic payment only. This decision was made to  streamline the transition to a unified ticket system for citizens,"  Kostanyan explained.  At the same time, the mayor's press secretary  reminded about the necessity of purchasing transport cards starting  in January. He mentioned  that a new website for online ticket  purchases will be launched. "The website will also offer packages for  eligible groups and details on who qualifies for free travel,"  Kostanyan summarized, adding that  the public can expect more  information  informational and social videos soon.