# İzmir shuttle service fee increases and new sanctions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/izmir-shuttle-service-fee-increases > Updated: 2026-08-21T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 4. Service providers in İzmir, represented by the İzmir Union of Tradesmen and Craftsmen and the İzmir Bus and Service Vehicle Tradesmen Chamber, requested a 35% increase in shuttle fees for students and personnel, citing rising fuel, maintenance, insurance, and personnel costs. The İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Commission approved a 20% increase instead. Under the approved rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, student service fees for 0-3 kilometers will rise from 3,045 TL to 3,654 TL, while fees for distances up to 40 kilometers will reach 8,639 TL. Preschool and special education services will cost 4,384 TL (0-3 km) and 9,874 TL (0-40 km). Mandatory guide personnel costs are set at 25.49% of the transport fee, bringing the total cost for a standard 0-3 km student service to 4,586 TL. Personnel shuttle services will also see a 20% increase, with the initial departure fee for 10-17 seat vehicles rising to 4,363 TL and the per-kilometer rate increasing to 56.40 TL. The municipality has clarified that pricing is based on the shortest one-way route via bus or minibus lines. To prevent overcharging, a digital system has been established for parents to calculate exact costs, and citizens are advised to report discrepancies to the ALO 153 Call Center. Following reports of parents facing charges exceeding official tariffs, cash-only payment requirements, and schools mandating specific transport companies, the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has introduced strict sanctions. Providers charging above the official tariff face an administrative fine of 88,830 TL per student. Failure to pay fines within 30 days may result in the suspension of the vehicle’s special permit. Repeated violations can lead to the loss of operating permits for vehicles or entire fleets. ## Claims - State contributions for student fees in the 2026-2027 academic year will increase by 40 percent. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 500,000 students whose ties with universities were severed may apply for the amnesty. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Convictions for terrorism, intentional murder, torture, abuse, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, or drug-related crimes exclude individuals from the amnesty. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Individuals who previously benefited from student amnesties are eligible to apply for the new amnesty. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Students who present disability reports will receive tuition discounts proportional to their disability rate. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The deadline for students to apply for the amnesty is December 9, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The student contribution fee for medical faculties is set at 4,386 TL for the upcoming academic year. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Izmir Metropolitan Municipality will impose an administrative fine of 88,830 TL per student for transport providers exceeding official service tariffs. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: İzmir announces new school shuttle tariffs for 2026-2027 İzmir has implemented a 20 percent increase in school shuttle fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, with rates determined by distance between home and school. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-announces-new-school-shuttle-tariffs-for-2026-2027 ### 2026-08-13: Turkey implements student amnesty and updates university fees Turkey introduces a broad student amnesty for 500,000 people, updates university tuition fees with a 40% increase in state contributions, and implements strict penalties for school transport overcharging. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-school-shuttle-fees-rise-amid-complaints-of-price-hikes ### 2026-08-12: İzmir approves 20 percent increase in shuttle service fees İzmir has approved a 20 percent increase in student and personnel shuttle service fees, citing rising fuel and operating costs ahead of the new school year. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-approves-20-percent-increase-in-shuttle-service-fees ### 2026-08-07: İzmir service providers request 35% shuttle fee increase Service providers in İzmir have requested a 35% increase in student and personnel shuttle fees due to rising fuel and operating costs. The proposal awaits municipal council approval. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-service-providers-request-35-shuttle-fee-increase --- Cite as: İzmir shuttle service fee increases and new sanctions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/izmir-shuttle-service-fee-increases