Politics · Turkey · 1 day ago
Turkey signals possible limits on public transport fare increases
Turkey is considering limits on public transport fare increases after Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz raised the issue.
He said local governments’ fare rises can add to inflation, especially when they are far above the inflation rate.
City authorities set urban transport fares, and Yılmaz said increases should not greatly exceed inflation.
The comments come as Turkey continues efforts to bring inflation down, while price increases in services remain a concern.
No rules, specific limits or start date have been announced, so the proposal is not yet a confirmed policy.
The possibility matters because a limit could affect fare decisions by local governments and the cost of travel for passengers.
The government has not said what happens next or when further details might be shared.
Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz said the government is considering an approach to limit public transport fare increases that greatly exceed inflation.
He said local authorities’ fare increases affect inflation and should not be far above the inflation rate.
Yılmaz made the remarks while answering questions at the Anadolu Agency Editors’ Desk on October 12, 2026.
He did not provide details on the possible limit, its scope or when it might take effect.
The articles report recent fare increases in Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir.
- Who
- Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz said a limit-setting approach was being considered.
- What
- The government signalled a possible approach to limiting public transport fare increases that greatly exceed inflation.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- The remarks concerned local public transport fares in Turkey.
- Why
- Yılmaz said fare increases by local authorities affect inflation and the disinflation process.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Istanbul’s full public transport fare rose by 20%.
İzmir introduced a 16.6% fare adjustment, raising the full ESHOT bus fare from 30 TL to 35 TL.
Istanbul added a 10% fare increase, bringing the reported total increase for the year to about 32%.
Ankara raised the full fare from 35 TL to 40 TL and the student fare from 17.50 TL to 20 TL.
Yılmaz said an approach to setting limits on public transport fare increases was being considered.
- Speaker
- Cevdet Yılmaz, Deputy President of Turkey
- Date of remarks
- October 12, 2026
- Istanbul full fare
- 46.20 TL
- Ankara full fare
- 40 TL after an August increase
- Izmir ESHOT full fare
- 35 TL after an April adjustment
- Policy details
- Scope, limit and start date not stated
What people are saying
In urban transport, increases by local authorities adversely affect inflation. We have an approach to setting a limit. Increases should not be far above inflation.
In urban transport, increases by local authorities adversely affect inflation. We have an approach to setting a limit. Increases should not be far above inflation.
Sources
Related news
Turkey plans fund investor advances of up to 1 million lira in October
Former Turkish deputy minister jailed pending trial in fund investigation
İstanbul Bar Association files complaint over claims of favors in judicial hiring
Uludağ plans take effect to support tourism throughout the year
Turkish parliament speaker meets Council of Europe assembly president
Turkey’s AK Party files three compensation lawsuits over alleged false claims
Turkey’s environment minister pledges continued work with Üsküdar officials
İzmir education inspector jailed over alleged 300,000-lira bribe
Ahmet Şık claims Furkan Torlak was removed from his Justice Ministry post
Istanbul prosecutors investigate online sharing of confidential fund case documents
