# Public transport cost and service issues in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-transport-cost-and-service-issues-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-21T09:38:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Public transportation in Turkey has faced increasing criticism regarding rising costs and service quality. In Gaziantep, officials noted that ticket price increases for both full and student fares exceeded the annual inflation rate reported by TÜİK.

In Van, commuters expressed dissatisfaction with service standards, citing hygiene issues, overcrowding, and drivers failing to follow traffic rules. Following initial complaints, Van experienced a second round of price hikes within the same year, with inter-district travel rates increasing by approximately 20 percent for routes serving districts such as Bahçesaray, Erciş, and Çatak.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Price increases and service fee disputes reported in Turkey

Residents in Diyarbakır are questioning new restroom fees at local cafes, while Van implements a second round of public transportation price hikes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/price-increases-and-service-fee-disputes-reported-in-turkey

### 2026-10-18: Public transport costs and service quality face criticism in Turkey

Rising public transport costs and declining service quality in Gaziantep and Van have sparked criticism from citizens and political figures in Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-transport-costs-and-service-quality-face-criticism-in-turkey

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