Kyiv traffic chaos after bridge attacks: taxi fares soar to 1,600 hryvnias

Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges caused major traffic jams and a transport collapse on Friday, October 2, with commuters forced to walk and taxi fares soaring to over 1,600 hryvnias. The Southern Bridge was fully closed in both directions, while the Metro Bridge and Paton Bridge saw partial restrictions, prompting many residents to abandon vehicles and seek alternative routes. City electric trains continued running between both banks. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klichko confirmed the closures, and bus and trolleybus routes were redirected. Some locals hitchhiked or shared taxis, with passengers from Osokorky willing to pay up to 1,000 hryvnias for a ride.