In Moldova, rates for a number of key services changed significantly in September, particularly in the utilities sector: some rates remained unchanged, while others saw a sharp monthly increase. New statistical data also show mixed trends for electricity, gas, heating, transportation, and healthcare services—the full version of this article compiles all the important details and comparisons.
Chisinau's public transportation system is preparing to launch a unified electronic fare payment system, which is intended to combine several methods of validating rides and gradually cover the entire municipal network. In the next phase, the authorities will move on to procurement and vendor selection, after which the installation of equipment and the integration of previously tested solutions will begin.
The Moldovan government has approved a bill that changes the approach to urban mobility: from parking and the removal of abandoned vehicles to prioritizing public transportation and pedestrian infrastructure. The bill also introduces new tools for local authorities, including traffic-restricted zones and separate development plans for the country's largest cities.
Chișinău plans to introduce a unified electronic fare payment system for buses and trolleybuses
21 used buses will be delivered from Norway to Chișinău: the city government has completed a purchase worth more than 1.9 million euros
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state budget that significantly increase both revenue and expenditures, while also raising the deficit to a new level. The amendments provide for additional payments to public sector employees, increased transfers for social and infrastructure needs, and the reallocation of funds across a number of areas; meanwhile, ahead of the second reading, lawmakers have submitted several dozen more proposals, some of which have already received support.
Over the past year, rates for a number of key services in Moldova have changed significantly: this has had the greatest impact on electricity, transportation, and certain utility bills. New inflation data show how the cost of basic services changed in August and which items, conversely, became cheaper on a year-over-year basis.
In Moldova, inflation was recorded again in August following two months of falling prices: statistics showed mixed trends in the food sector, non-food goods, and the services sector. The most notable changes occurred in specific categories of goods and rates, indicating a shift in the short-term price trend in the economy.
Chișinău Airport has introduced new passenger facilities and is testing a temporary transport solution aimed at easing access to the terminal for travelers arriving from Ukraine. The pilot project will be assessed later this month, when airport officials are expected to present the first results and decide whether the route should be continued.
A municipal enterprise has announced a tender to renew its bus fleet with a batch of used vehicles that must meet strict technical requirements and be delivered within a short timeframe. The winner will be selected based on price, but before the contract is signed, the vehicles will be inspected on site—with particular attention paid to documentation, mileage, and legal compliance.
Chisinau authorities state that there are currently no direct threats to the capital’s water supply; however, amid discussions about the hydrological situation in the Dniester River basin, they are stepping up monitoring and preparing preventive measures. In the near future, the municipality intends to obtain additional data from central authorities and verify the system’s readiness for possible changes in water usage patterns.
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