The Association of Labor Unions of the Mongolian Transportation and Refinery Trade and the Bus Operating Union announced on January 10th about a bus fare increase.

The Unions delivered a notice about the increase of bus fares up to 600 MNT and trolley fares to 400 MNT to the related authorities.

The Association of Labor Unions of the Mongolian Transportation and Refinery Trade and the Bus Operating Union claim that if there are no measure taken by the Ministry for Road, Transportation and Urban Development by January 23rd, the Unions will increase bus fares .

Our journalist asked about it from the Bus Operating Union:

“The related agencies replied that they had conducted estimations on the issue about whether or not to increase bus fares. We will follow the current tariffs for the moment because the National holiday Tsagaan Sar is coming. We will not increase bus fares  until March 1st to avoid a spark amongst the public.