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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.

The politics of price hikes

The politics of price hikes

The reason for the price hikes in transportation and tap water in İstanbul is the increase in the prices of everything. So, what about the public interest? Why does the central government not support municipalities?

8 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Amid rising costs, request for raising public transport fares in İstanbul rejected

Amid rising costs, request for raising public transport fares in İstanbul rejected

The request for raising the public transport fares due to increasing costs was brought to the agenda of the Transport Coordination Center by the opposition-led İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality and public transport business owners.

Urban dog Boji adopted by a businessperson, announces İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

Urban dog Boji adopted by a businessperson, announces İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

Becoming world famous as an urban dog traveling around İstanbul by using public transport, Boji has been adopted by businessperson Ömer Koç. İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has announced the news on his social media account.

12 January 2022

Urban dog Boji travels on İstanbul’s public transport system: 29 stations in a day

Urban dog Boji travels on İstanbul’s public transport system: 29 stations in a day

Using the public transportation vehicles in İstanbul, Boji travelled across 29 stations and covered at least 30 kilometers in a day.

‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’

‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’

As part of coronavirus measures, the İstanbulites aged over 65 and under 20 will be barred from using public transport starting from January 15. The City Detective initiative has warned that this decision hinders the mobility of a large urban population.

12 January 2021

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

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel to Hire Women Drivers for the First Time

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel to Hire Women Drivers for the First Time

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel (İETT) General Management has announced that 10 women drivers will be hired upon the instruction of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Women in Van Denounce Pink Bus Campaign

Women in Van Denounce Pink Bus Campaign

Women in Van have denounced the “We Want Pink Bus for Women” campaign launched by men in Van.

11 January 2018

Cage for Dogs Enforcement at City Line Ferries Ends

Cage for Dogs Enforcement at City Line Ferries Ends

Upon public reaction, the City Line has announced that the dogs will be let inside the ferry without a cage on the condition of being put a muzzle on.

“Stop Spreading Your Legs, Don’t Occupy My Space!”

“Stop Spreading Your Legs, Don’t Occupy My Space!”

Tired of getting harassed and trying to fit into narrow places in public transportation, Istanbul Feminist Collective kicked off a campaign against men sitting with their legs shaped like V.

17 April 2014 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Demonstrations against Transport Price Increase in Ankara

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Demonstrations against Transport Price Increase in Ankara

In Ankara, protests against a ten percent increase in public transport fees continue. Hundreds of members of professional organizations, trade unions, political parties and students boycotted public transport vehicles for one hour on 7 January.

10 January 2011 Burcu Ballıktaş