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Bursa municipal transport infrastructure and fleet changes

Overview

The Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has announced a strategic transition toward electric vehicles to mitigate rising operational costs driven by fuel price hikes. The municipality has initiated testing with three electric buses and intends to acquire nine more by the end of the year, with plans for 55 additional vehicles in the first half of next year. The long-term objective is to convert the entire bus fleet to electric power, a move expected to reduce transportation costs by one-third.

Alongside this transition, the municipality approved a 25 percent increase in public transport fares, affecting bus, rail, and minibus services, as well as municipal parking lots. Officials cited rising fuel costs and the need for sustainable subsidies as primary drivers for the adjustment. Specifically, BursaRay full tickets rose from 40 to 50 lira, with adjustments also applied to student tickets, monthly passes, and BURPARK parking services.

In terms of infrastructure, the municipality completed the Geçit Bridge project, which includes a new bridge over the Nilüfer Stream and 2.5 kilometers of connecting roads to expand lane capacity. Additionally, the municipality is focusing on urban transformation in İnegöl, specifically the Turgutalp Neighborhood project, to increase earthquake resilience.

Entities

Vahap Seçer · Mersin Metropolitan Municipality · İnegöl · Şahin Biba · Bursa Metropolitan Municipality

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Turkish municipalities implement transport hikes and urban renewal

    Turkish municipalities are advancing major projects, including a 25% public transport fare hike in Bursa, urban renewal in İnegöl and Konya, and park expansions in Ordu.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Mersin electric buses receive positive feedback from citizens

    Electric buses operated by the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality for eight months have received positive feedback from citizens for their comfort, low noise, and zero exhaust emissions.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · anadoludabugun.com.tr · aydinses.com · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · bursatv.com.tr · eurodressage.com · gazeteabc.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazetepencere.com · gazeterize.com · haber16.com · haberdenizli.com · habereguven.com · haberport.com · karar.com · karsmanset.com · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · tgrthaber.com · yorumla.net

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