Sofia is ready for the euro – without price increases and with lower prices for public transport, wrote the mayor of the capital, Vasil Terziev, on Facebook.
The Sofia Municipality adopted a package of amendments to municipal regulations in connection with the introduction of the euro from January 1, 2026, he stated.
"We are approaching without hidden increases, without new burdens for people and businesses, with full transparency. We are not introducing new fees. We are not increasing sanctions. We are not using the euro as a pretext for price increases", notes Terziev, quoted by bTV.
He adds that in a number of cases, including in public transport, the effect is even the opposite – prices decrease due to rounding down.
The mayor of Sofia points out that a “30 plus“ ticket from 1.60 leva becomes 0.80 euros (decreases by approximately 4 cents), a “60 plus“ ticket from 2.20 leva becomes 1.10 euros (decrease by 5 cents).
A single ticket from a ticket office/machine, which is now 1.60 leva, becomes 0.80 euros, a one-day card from 4 leva will be 2 euros. The night card of 2 leva will be 1 euro, the 24-hour card of 6 leva will be 3 euros, and the 72-hour card of 15.00 leva will be 7.60 euros.
A monthly card for all lines of 50 leva will be 25.50 euros, the monthly card for pupils and students of 15 leva will be 7.50 euros, Terziev also informed.
"The household waste fee remains unchanged. There is no increase in either the amount or the calculation methodology", the mayor of Sofia also stated.
In 2026, no increases in local taxes and fees are planned. Our focus is on better management of funds, investments in the city and higher efficiency - not on burdening citizens and businesses", Terziev stated.