Istanbul raises public transport fares by 10%

Istanbul's public transportation fares are set to rise by 10%, with the new rates taking effect on July 20. The decision, approved by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Council, will impact a wide range of services including buses, metros, metrobuses, ferries, taxis, and school buses.

The proposed "Public Transportation Fee Tariff Adjustment" saw the price of a full electronic ticket increase from 42 Turkish Lira to 46.20 Lira. Student tickets will now cost 22.55 Lira, up from 20.50 Lira. Monthly "Mavi Kart" subscriptions will rise to 3,628 Lira from 3,298 Lira, while student monthly subscriptions will increase to 653 Lira from 593 Lira.

Specific routes also see adjustments. A one-stop journey on the metrobus will cost 33.08 Lira, an increase from 30.07 Lira. Longer journeys, such as 36-43 stops, will be priced at 68.59 Lira, up from 62.35 Lira. Ferry services are also affected, with the Üsküdar-Eminönü route increasing to 58.52 Lira from 53.20 Lira.

Taxis will see their base fare rise to 71.94 Lira, with per-kilometer charges increasing to 47.92 Lira. Minibus "short-hop" fares for up to 4 kilometers will be 43 Lira, up from 39 Lira. School bus fees for distances up to 1 kilometer will be 4,456 Lira, an increase from 4,051 Lira.

This latest increase follows a significant 20% hike in public transport fares implemented on February 12, 2026. The council approved the new tariff by a majority vote.

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