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Croatian public transport economic challenges

Overview

Public transport in Croatia is facing economic pressures regarding operational costs and labor compensation. Carriers have warned that ticket prices could increase by up to 30 percent, driven by a 40 percent rise in fuel costs over the last year. The HUP Coordination of Public Line Carriers has requested increased state subsidies for student transport, noting that subsidies for high school students have not been adjusted since the 2022/2023 school year.

Simultaneously, discussions regarding driver wages have emerged following strikes by ZET drivers in Zagreb. Comparisons of net salaries for public transport workers show variations across different cities. In Zagreb, ZET drivers averaged a net salary of 1,992.12 euros in July 2026. In Split, Split-Promet drivers average 2,080 euros, while drivers in Libertas average 1,801.77 euros. In Rijeka, Autotrolej drivers report net ranges between 1,600 and 2,000 euros, with beginners earning approximately 1,500 to 1,600 euros.

Entities

Autotrolej · Ministry of Science, Education and Youth · HUP Coordination of Public Line Carriers · Split-Promet · Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Public transport driver salaries compared across Croatia

    A comparison of public transport driver salaries in Croatia reveals average net wages ranging from 1,801 euros in Libertas to 2,080 euros in Split, following labor unrest in Zagreb.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Public transport ticket prices in Croatia could rise by 30 percent

    Croatian public transport carriers warn that ticket prices could rise by 30 percent, urging the government to increase student subsidies following a 40 percent surge in fuel costs.

Sources

24sata.hr · dubrovniknet.hr · glasistre.hr · index.hr · lidermedia.hr · vijesti.hrt.hr · zagorje.com