Istanbul taxi fares increase following public transport hikes

Istanbul has adjusted its taxi fares, implementing new rates for the initial charge and short-distance trips in response to recent increases in public transportation costs. The decision reflects a broader adjustment to the city's transportation pricing structure.

The base fare for opening a taxi meter has been raised to 71.94 Turkish lira, an increase from the previous rate of 65.40 lira. This change affects the starting cost for all taxi journeys within the city.

In addition to the base fare, the cost per kilometer for distance-based charges has been updated to 47.92 lira, up from 43.56 lira. The time-based tariff has also seen an adjustment, with the hourly rate now set at 598.90 lira, compared to the previous 544.45 lira.

Furthermore, the fee for short-distance taxi rides has been increased from 210 lira to 230 lira. These adjustments follow a decision to implement a 10% fare increase for public transportation, which was approved by a majority vote.