
With the regulation published in the Official Gazette, scooters were added to the vehicle definition and the open ticket period was reduced.
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An amendment was made to the regulation on railway passenger rights by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
An amendment was made to the regulation regarding the rights of passengers traveling by rail.
The "Regulation on Amendments to the Regulation on the Rights of Passengers Traveling by Rail" prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure came into force after being published in the Official Gazette.
Accordingly, scooters and electric scooters were also included in the definition of "vehicle" regarding baby strollers, bicycles and mopeds in the regulation.
The validity period of open tickets defined to passengers for certain situations, including flight delay or cancellation, has been reduced from 180 days to 90 days.
In addition, if matters contrary to the regulation are detected, an administrative fine of 9 thousand 473 liras may be imposed for each fault.
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