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The mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, stated he would agree to an increase in STB fares only after significant restructuring of the company. He emphasized that any fare increase proposal must be approved by the General Council. Remus Borza, representing the judicial administrators, suggested a fare of 5 lei, citing financial difficulties due to various factors including the collective labor contract and excessive costs. He criticized the current fare of 3 lei as unsustainable and proposed limiting free transport for pensioners with higher incomes. Comparatively, Bucharest's fares are among the lowest in Europe, with other cities charging more. The actual cost per kilometer for transport services is significantly higher than the current fare.