Z. Tseveendorj, Head of the Transport Administration and Management Department at the Public Transport Policy Office, stated:
The fare for public transportation has not changed since 2014. With the initiative of the Ulaanbaatar City Council and the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office, the fare has been increased. However, this does not simply mean a price hike. A passenger can travel up to four times a day for MNT 1,000. Specifically, upon the first card scan of the day, MNT 1,000 will be deducted immediately.
Additionally, the previous 30-minute time limit for transfers has been removed, and passengers are no longer restricted to transferring to specific routes.
Two public transportation payment systems are currently in use. The U-Money card system remains unchanged, allowing passengers to top up and use their cards. The new payment system enables passengers to purchase and scan their cards at kiosks, which are available at 100 locations in the city, where card purchasing and top-up services are provided. If a passenger chooses not to buy a card, they can top up and scan a one-time QR code for payment.
Previously, paying with cash was prohibited due to incidents of banknotes being torn or damaged. However, since May 2024, cash payments have been allowed again. In the past year, there were a total of 149 million trips, of which 8.5 million were paid in cash. There are no changes to the cards for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Currently, 1,200 buses operate on weekdays and 903 buses on weekends, covering 128 routes in the city's public transport service. The electronic fare payment system has been in place since 2015, and since 2024, a passenger counting system has also been introduced. The existing payment system remains in operation, meaning passengers can continue to pay with their U-Money cards. Additionally, payments can be made using co-branded U-Money cards issued by Khas, Khaan, Golomt, and Trade & Development Banks.
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Z. Tseveendorj, Head of the Transport Administration and Management Department at the Public Transport Policy Office, stated:
The fare for public transportation has not changed since 2014. With the initiative of the Ulaanbaatar City Council and the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office, the fare has been increased. However, this does not simply mean a price hike. A passenger can travel up to four times a day for MNT 1,000. Specifically, upon the first card scan of the day, MNT 1,000 will be deducted immediately.
Additionally, the previous 30-minute time limit for transfers has been removed, and passengers are no longer restricted to transferring to specific routes.
Two public transportation payment systems are currently in use. The U-Money card system remains unchanged, allowing passengers to top up and use their cards. The new payment system enables passengers to purchase and scan their cards at kiosks, which are available at 100 locations in the city, where card purchasing and top-up services are provided. If a passenger chooses not to buy a card, they can top up and scan a one-time QR code for payment.
Previously, paying with cash was prohibited due to incidents of banknotes being torn or damaged. However, since May 2024, cash payments have been allowed again. In the past year, there were a total of 149 million trips, of which 8.5 million were paid in cash. There are no changes to the cards for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Currently, 1,200 buses operate on weekdays and 903 buses on weekends, covering 128 routes in the city's public transport service. The electronic fare payment system has been in place since 2015, and since 2024, a passenger counting system has also been introduced. The existing payment system remains in operation, meaning passengers can continue to pay with their U-Money cards. Additionally, payments can be made using co-branded U-Money cards issued by Khas, Khaan, Golomt, and Trade & Development Banks.
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