Through the order regarding the postponement of the term provided for in Art. II of the order of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure no. 408/2026 for amending the annex to the order of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure no. 1,026/2021 regarding the approval of metro travel fares, published in Official Gazette no. 357 of April 30, 2026, the date from which the new metro travel fares were to enter into force is postponed.
What does it provide for?
The normative act intervenes on a fare increase for metro transport, previously established by another order (order no. 408/2026). Instead of canceling the increase, the new order shifts the moment of its application.
Specifically, the deadline from which the new prices for metro tickets and subscriptions should have entered into force is postponed (prorogued) until July 1, 2026. Until this date, the current, unmodified fares remain valid.
This measure offers a temporary respite for both individual travelers and companies that purchase transport titles for employees. It is important to note that the fare increase has not been eliminated, but only temporarily suspended, and will take effect starting from the second half of the year.
Who does it apply to?
The measure has a direct impact on all companies in Bucharest that either reimburse employees’ transport expenses or offer metro subscriptions as part of the extra-salary benefits package. Human Resources and financial departments are particularly targeted, as they must adjust budgets and calculations related to these expenses.
What should you do?
- Review salary benefit expense budgets for May and June 2026, if they already included the metro fare increase.
- Inform the Financial and Human Resources departments that current fares remain in effect until July 1, 2026, to ensure the accuracy of reimbursements and subscription purchases.
- Plan the implementation of new fares in the company’s budgets starting from July 1, 2026, the date when the postponement expires.
Source: Official Gazette, Part I, no. 357 of April 30, 2026.
Note: This material is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or business advice. As the interpretation and application of legal provisions may vary significantly depending on the specific circumstances of each entity, we recommend seeking specialized legal assistance before adopting any operational decisions based on these changes.