13.02.2025 15:55
In Kocaeli, public transportation fares have been increased by 35%. The new rates came into effect on February 10. However, the people of Kocaeli are reacting to the price hikes, arguing that the new tariffs for minibuses, buses, trams, and sea transportation have exceeded the increases in minimum wage, civil servant salaries, and pension payments.
The Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) meeting was held at the Kocaeli Congress Center with the agenda of transportation fare increase. During the meeting, the transportation fares of the districts were also changed along with the fare increase.
35% INCREASE ON ALL FARES
All fares have been increased by 35%. The city center minibus fare, which was previously 20 TL, has risen to 27 TL with a 35% increase. The discounted ticket is now 17.50 TL, and the subscription fee is 10 TL. A fare increase decision was also made for tram transportation. The full fare, which was 17 TL, has increased to 23 TL. According to the new fare, the full ticket is 23 TL, the discounted ticket is 13.50 TL, and the subscription is 10 TL. In maritime transportation, a 35% increase has also been applied to all routes. According to the new fare: the full ticket is 32 TL, the discounted ticket is 24 TL, and the subscription is 16 TL.
INTER-DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION HAS ALSO INCREASED
In line with the decisions made at the UKOME meeting, inter-district transportation fees across Kocaeli have also increased.
On the Gebze-Darıca-Çayırova – İzmit line, the full fare is set at 76.25 TL, the discounted fare at 50 TL, and the subscription fee at 28.50 TL.
On the Kandıra – İzmit route, the full fare is 61.75 TL, the discounted fare is 40.25 TL, and the subscription fee is 23 TL.
On the Karamürsel – İzmit line, the full fare is updated to 59.75 TL, the discounted fare to 38.75 TL, and the subscription fee to 22 TL.
Between Dilovası – İzmit, the transportation fee is set at 54 TL for the full ticket, 35 TL for the discounted ticket, and 20 TL for the subscription.
On the Başiskele – İzmit route, the full fare is 37.75 TL, the discounted fare is 24.50 TL, and the subscription fee is 14 TL.
On the Körfez – İzmit line, the full fare is updated to 37.75 TL, the discounted fare to 24.50 TL, and the subscription fee to 14 TL.
Between Gölcük – İzmit, the full ticket fare is announced as 37.75 TL, the discounted ticket as 24.50 TL, and the subscription fee as 14 TL.
On the Kartepe – İzmit line, the full fare is set at 34.75 TL, the discounted fare at 22.50 TL, and the subscription fee at 12.75 TL.
CITIZENS REACT TO THE INCREASE RATES
The increased fares came into effect on February 10. However, the people of Kocaeli are reacting to the prices, arguing that the new fares for minibuses, buses, trams, and maritime transportation have exceeded the increases in minimum wage, civil servant, and pensioner salaries.