Turkey reports 21% reduction in leased public vehicles

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has released the results of public savings measures implemented under the Savings Measures Circular. A significant outcome of these policies is a 21 percent reduction in the number of leased vehicles renewed when existing contracts expire.

Data shows that the share of savings-related expenditures within the central government budget—excluding interest and earthquake-related costs—has steadily declined. This share averaged 4.6 percent between 2014 and 2023, dropped to 3.1 percent in 2024, and is projected to reach 2.9 percent in 2025. Minister Mehmet Şimşek previously noted that these savings correspond to 484 billion lira at current prices.

For the 2026 central government budget, a total of 3,666 vehicles have been allocated to various public administrations. This includes 838 ambulances, 903 vehicles for official services (excluding justice), 699 for defense and security, 234 for justice services, and 1,330 for other public services. Additionally, 500 vehicles are designated for emergency and mandatory needs under the Presidency. Between January and August 2026, audits were conducted across 45 public administrations to ensure compliance with the circular.