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Public transport fares go up by 35% in Istanbul

Public transport fares go up by 35% in Istanbul

The 35% increase will impact 7 million people who use public transport in Istanbul.

15 January 2025

İstanbul, Ankara hike public transport fares for second time this year

İstanbul, Ankara hike public transport fares for second time this year

İstanbul has also reduced the fare reduction for students over the age of 30, claiming that many people enroll in distance education just to obtain student transport cards.

İstanbul introduces 'sea dolmuş' to improve water transport

İstanbul introduces 'sea dolmuş' to improve water transport

For longer routes with lower passenger density, the municipality has introduced boats with a capacity of 33 passengers.

İstanbul raises public transport fares by up to 28%

İstanbul raises public transport fares by up to 28%

The municipality has implemented substantial fare increases for public transport.

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

The metropolis of 15 million followed other cities to implement significant hikes to public transportation and taxi fares.

Surge in fuel prices triggers massive public transport fare hikes across Turkey

Surge in fuel prices triggers massive public transport fare hikes across Turkey

Public transport fares have been raised in nine cities, with increases ranging from 25% to 85%. Some local administrations said they will have to subsidize public transport despite the price hikes.

İstanbul raises public transport fares

İstanbul raises public transport fares

The 29-percent hike will be effective from January 1.

28 December 2022

İstanbul raises public transport, taxi fares

İstanbul raises public transport, taxi fares

The municipality has hiked the fares for the second time since the start of the year.

İstanbul public transport to be available 24 hours on new year's eve

İstanbul public transport to be available 24 hours on new year's eve

The municipality will increase bus and railway services on Friday night while the ferry timetables will remain the same.

30 December 2021

İstanbul raises public transport fares by 36 percent

İstanbul raises public transport fares by 36 percent

The fares were raised due to the lira's depreciation, the municipality has said.

24 December 2021

Municipality: Lira's slide cost 10 billion lira to İstanbul's public transport system

Municipality: Lira's slide cost 10 billion lira to İstanbul's public transport system

The municipality's Transportation Coordination Center has rejected a proposal to increase public transport fares.

16 December 2021

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

After Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, the use of public transport has significantly decreased in the metropolis.

İstanbul Introduces 24/7 Ferry Services on Weekends

İstanbul Introduces 24/7 Ferry Services on Weekends

After subways, the ferries of the metropolis will also run 24 hours.

27 February 2020

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbulites have reacted to the 35-percent increase both on social media and on the street.

12 February 2020