22.10.2026 19:02
The non-operation of the elevator at the Haramidere metrobus stop in Esenyurt, Istanbul, highlighted the transportation problem experienced by disabled and elderly passengers. As nearby citizens helped the elderly woman in a wheelchair who had difficulty climbing the stairs, the moments when the woman was carried up the stairs were captured on a mobile phone camera. Claims that the elevator had not been working for about 6 months and was later removed drew reaction.
The failure of the elevator at the Haramidere metrobus stop in Esenyurt, Istanbul, caused hardship for disabled and elderly citizens. An elderly woman who wanted to use the stop had to climb the stairs with the help of nearby citizens because the elevator was out of service. Those moments were recorded with a mobile phone camera.
“IT HASN’T WORKED FOR 6 MONTHS, AND THEY EVEN REMOVED THE EXISTING ELEVATOR”
A citizen who filmed the situation at the Haramidere metrobus stop reacted, claiming that the elevator had not worked for about 6 months and that the existing elevator had also been removed.
The citizen who recorded the footage used the following statements regarding what happened:
“At the Haramidere stop, not only has the elevator not worked for 6 months, but they also removed the elevator that was there. People are carrying the disabled person up with their own means. That’s the IMM for you, that’s how hard it works. And there’s also the way down...”
THE DISABLED WOMAN WAS CARRIED UP THE STAIRS WITH THE HELP OF CITIZENS
Nearby citizens helped the elderly woman who had difficulty climbing the stairs because the elevator could not be used. In the footage, several people were seen carrying the woman up the stairs in their arms.
The incident once again brought to the agenda the importance of elevators at public transportation points in terms of accessibility. It is of great importance that elevators are in working order, especially for disabled individuals, the elderly, and passengers with limited mobility.