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Back|Monday, September 14, 2026 Is public transportation free in Istanbul?
Monday, September 14, 2026 Is public transportation free in Istanbul?
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Cumhuriyet·30 minutes ago·Politics·1 min read·🇹🇷Türkiye·

Monday, September 14, 2026 Is public transportation free in Istanbul?

The hours when public transportation will be free on the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year in Istanbul have been announced.

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  • On Monday, September 14, 2026, when the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Istanbul, public transportation will provide free service between 06.00-16.00.
  • Within the scope of the application, 3,665 additional trips were added and free parking was provided for school buses.

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The 2026-2027 academic year in Istanbul starts on Monday, September 14, 2026. Public transportation is encouraged to reduce traffic congestion.

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It is wondered whether public transportation will be free in Istanbul on Monday, September 14, 2026. Citizens are researching the tariffs to be applied for buses, metro, metrobus and Marmaray. So, is public transportation free tomorrow? Are buses, metro, Metrobus, Marmaray free on Monday, September 14, 2026?

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE?

It was announced that free fares will be applied in public transportation on Monday, September 14, when the 2026-2027 academic year will begin in Istanbul.

With the decision taken, no fee will be charged from public transportation vehicles included in the Istanbulkart integration within the specified time period.

ARE BUS, SUBWAY, METROBUS FREE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14?

It is valid on all public transportation vehicles included in the Istanbulkart ticket integration (IETT buses, metrobus, Metro Istanbul rail system lines and City Lines ferry services).

A total of 3,665 additional trips were added to IETT, Metrobus and Metro Istanbul lines in order to reduce traffic density and encourage public transportation.

94 İSPARK car parks around the school will provide free parking for school buses throughout the day.

UNTIL WHAT TIME WILL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BE FREE ON SEPTEMBER 14?

The time range of the free transportation support that will be provided on the first day of schools opening in Istanbul has also been announced. Accordingly, public transportation can be used free of charge between 06.00 and 16.00 on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Outside the specified hours, the standard fare tariff will apply for public transportation. Free transportation will only be valid for the first day of the academic year.

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  • ?Is the application only valid for September 14?

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  • On Monday, September 14, 2026, when the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Istanbul, public transportation will provide free service between 06.00-16.00.
  • Within the scope of the application, 3,665 additional trips were added and free parking was provided for school buses.

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