Do motorcycle couriers work? Wednesday, October 14 Are motorcycles and motorcycle couriers prohibited?

Due to adverse weather conditions and heavy rain in Istanbul, a new decision was taken regarding motorcycle drivers and motor couriers. So, do Motocouriers work? Wednesday, October 14 Are motorcycles and motorcycle couriers prohibited?

ARE MOTORCOURIERS PROHIBITED OR DO THEY BRING ORDERS?

According to the Governorship's statement, motorcycles and similar two-wheeled vehicles are banned from traffic in Istanbul as of 21:00 on Wednesday, October 14, until further notice. For this reason, as long as the ban is in effect, couriers who deliver on motorcycles will not be able to drive in traffic.

STATEMENT OF ISTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP

The following statements were made in the statement made by the governor's office:

Adverse weather conditions in Istanbul affect many areas of life in our city, especially transportation.

As the Governorship of Istanbul, we have taken a series of measures to ensure that the negativities caused by heavy rainfall have the least impact on the lives of our citizens.

Within the framework of these decisions;

"Face-to-face education" activities in all public and private educational institutions across the province were suspended for one (1) day on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

In addition, disabled, pregnant, Veteran, Disabled Veteran and female personnel with children under 8 years of age working in public institutions and organizations will also be considered on administrative leave. However, the 'female personnel with children under the age of 8' group does not include female personnel in our units working in the field of health, safety and rain control. Working mothers with disabled children under the age of 8, regardless of their occupational group, will also be considered on administrative leave on the determined date.