Public Transport Fees Increased by 14.30 Percent in Ankara

Public transportation fares were increased by 14.30 percent in Ankara. By the decision of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Council, the new tariff will be valid as of August 23, 2026. The full ticket has been increased from 35 lira to 40 lira, the student ticket has been increased from 17.50 lira to 20 lira, and the teacher ticket has been increased from 26 lira to 30 lira. The unlimited ride subscription fee used by students has also been adjusted to 650 lira.

In the statement made by the municipality, it was stated that the fare increase has become mandatory in order to continue the public transportation service in an uninterrupted and sustainable manner. It was stated that since January, the liter price of diesel has increased from approximately 50 lira to 80.90 lira, bus spare parts costs have increased by 31.90 percent, and compulsory financial traffic insurance has increased by 54.73 percent.

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality announced that free transportation support for families receiving social support will continue. It was stated that approximately 100 thousand people benefited from this support as of August, and approximately 40 thousand students from families within the scope of social support will continue to move free of charge.