Intercity passenger transport in Georgia is becoming more expensive on several routes, with fares rising by around 5 GEL on some directions, Paata Kvavadze, lawyer at Okriba bus station, says
Speaking to BM.GE, Kvavadze said the price increase is linked to rising fuel costs and began after the Easter holiday period.
He said fares from the Okriba bus station in Didube have increased by 5 GEL for routes to Zugdidi, Chiatura and Bakuriani.
“In the case of the Okriba bus station, the price increase occurred after Easter, but other bus stations already had these tariffs before,” Kvavadze noted.
However, he added that on other routes, carriers have not yet formally notified the station administration about any price changes, meaning tickets are still being sold at previous rates.
“They are operating at old fares on other directions. They have not notified us,” he said.
Under current legislation, bus stations no longer set fares directly. Instead, carriers are required to submit a notice explaining price changes, such as increased fuel costs, after which the station issues an order allowing ticket sales at the updated tariff.
Kvavadze said the Okriba station only acts on such notifications and does not independently determine prices.
