Yerevan ex-mayor briefs residents on actions to boycott of fare rise 

ArmInfo. Former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan called on the citizens of the capital to boycott the increase in transport prices from February 1 and presented in detail the algorithm of actions in this regard.

On his Facebook page, he instructed citizens on how to carry out the  boycott in order to ensure its effectiveness. Thus, Marutyan  suggested that citizens leave coins of 100 or other denominations  when entering the bus.

"If during this period the driver says something to you or tries to  interfere with this action, please do not argue with him, since they  are also part of our society and are also victims of these  decisions," the former mayor noted.

Marutyan also reported that during the public event, drivers have no  legal grounds to hinder citizens or force them to leave the bus.  "From February 1, we will boycott this shameful increase in transport  prices," the former mayor of Yerevan summed up.

According to the presented draft of the city hall, from February 1,  2025, a new single tariff for travel on public transport will be  applied in the capital of Armenia. On average, transport for citizens  will increase in price by 3-6 times, depending on the transport that  will be used. In the case of the metro and buses, transport will  increase in price by three times, in the case of trolleybuses - by 6  times. According to the Yerevan City Hall, subject to one-time use in  each vehicle, the cost of three trips will be 280-300 drams.  From  880 to 900 drams for 1 day - 8 trips, 4800-5000 drams for 7 days - 30  trips. For an unlimited number of trips, the tariff will be 8800-9000  drams for 30 days, 23,600-24,000 drams for 90 days, 88,000-90,000  drams for 365 days, a multiple-use ticket - 2100-2200 drams for 10  trips per month. Tariffs will apply to all types of public transport.