Private Public Buses in Istanbul Had Shut Down: Agreement Reached

In Istanbul, private public buses were shut down by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality on the grounds that they could not receive their 6 billion lira entitlements. According to the information obtained, the private public bus drivers who went on strike in Istanbul reached an agreement with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. With the agreement, the Private Public Buses started operating again.

Citizens planning to use buses in Istanbul today are wondering if there will be any disruptions in public transportation. Especially those who want to go to work or school are trying to find out if bus services have stopped due to the strike. Istanbul Private Public Buses Chamber of Tradesmen President Göksel Ovacık and Transporters Confederation General President Murat Kılınç made statements on the subject. As of May 22, the Istanbul Metropolit…

Last minute... Private public buses in Istanbul had their ignition off. IMM and private public bus owners reached an agreement. Buses will start operating again.

Private public buses in Istanbul did not go on the road in the morning hours on the grounds that they could not receive their 6 billion TL payment. An agreement was reached with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in the meetings held thereupon.

Private public bus operators in Istanbul, who have not been paid for 4 months, have closed their services today. Long queues have formed at the bus stops since the morning hours. IETT buses are insufficient, citizens who have turned to taxis are angry: “This is not a transportation problem, it is a crisis!”

Private public buses in Istanbul have been shut down on the grounds that they could not receive their 6 billion lira entitlements from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM). The shutting down of private public buses and the fact that IETT buses arrived full caused a crisis. There has been a rush at the bus stops since the early hours of the morning.