03.09.2024 18:20
The student transportation fees that will start in the 2024-2025 academic year in Turkey have been determined in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir as of September 9th. There has been a 16% increase in Istanbul, a 40% increase in Ankara, and a 20% increase in Izmir. Additionally, it was emphasized that inspections should be increased to prevent pirate services and ensure child safety.
The student transportation fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, which will start on September 9th in Turkey, have also been announced. School bus fees have increased by 16% in Istanbul, 40% in Ankara, and 20% in Izmir compared to last year.
Günhar Sınar, the President of Istanbul Vehicle Operators Association, reminded that the new price tariff for student transportation fees was determined by the Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME). Sınar stated that they requested a 40% increase due to spare parts, tires, insurance, repairs, and fuel costs, but UKOME decided on a 16% increase.
HERE ARE THE NEW PRICES PER KILOMETER
Sınar reported that for the 2024-2025 academic year, the school bus fees increased as follows: from 14,486 Turkish Lira to 17,379 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-1 kilometers, from 15,512 Turkish Lira to 18,612 Turkish Lira for distances of 1-3 kilometers, from 16,756 Turkish Lira to 20,106 Turkish Lira for distances of 3-5 kilometers, from 17,470 Turkish Lira to 20,961 Turkish Lira for distances of 5-7 kilometers, from 18,418 Turkish Lira to 22,104 Turkish Lira for distances of 7-9 kilometers, from 21,332 Turkish Lira to 25,596 Turkish Lira for distances of 9-11 kilometers, from 24,551 Turkish Lira to 29,466 Turkish Lira for distances of 11-13 kilometers, from 25,796 Turkish Lira to 30,951 Turkish Lira for distances of 13-15 kilometers, from 27,840 Turkish Lira to 33,408 Turkish Lira for distances of 15-17 kilometers, from 29,441 Turkish Lira to 35,325 Turkish Lira for distances of 17-19 kilometers, from 31,689 Turkish Lira to 37,593 Turkish Lira for distances of 19-21 kilometers, from 32,625 Turkish Lira to 39,150 Turkish Lira for distances of 21-23 kilometers, and from 33,895 Turkish Lira to 40,671 Turkish Lira for distances of 23-25 kilometers. Sınar also emphasized that the guide personnel fee is 35% of the tariffed fee, and an additional fee of 39.5 Turkish Lira will be charged for each kilometer exceeding 25 kilometers.
"THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS PIRATE SERVICES"
Sınar pointed out that the biggest problem regarding school buses is "pirate services". He stated, "In Istanbul, school and personnel transportation can only be done with the restricted service plates with the combination of 34 LAA 001 and 34 LZZ 999. Vehicles other than these are pirate services. Our parents who prefer pirate services with lower fees cannot find anyone to address their safety concerns when they encounter problems. Therefore, we want our parents to pay attention to this. In addition, it is very important for the law enforcement to increase their inspections on pirate services for both the tax-paying service providers and the safety of our children."
40% INCREASE IN ANKARA
İlyas Aktürk, the President of Ankara Vehicle Operators Association, stated that the fees in question were determined by the Association and approved by the Ankara Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen (ANKESOB).
Aktürk stated that there was an average increase of 40% in school bus fees for the 2024-2025 academic year in the capital city. He reported that the fees increased from 11,930 Turkish Lira to 16,745 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-3 kilometers, from 13,180 Turkish Lira to 18,450 Turkish Lira for distances of 3-6 kilometers, from 15,230 Turkish Lira to 21,320 Turkish Lira for distances of 6-10 kilometers, and from 17,720 Turkish Lira to 24,810 Turkish Lira for distances of 10-15 kilometers. Aktürk also stated that the upper limit for the fee for guide services would be 730 Turkish Lira, and an additional fee of 550 Turkish Lira would be charged for each kilometer exceeding 15 kilometers.
20% INCREASE IN IZMIR
Erdem Mert, the President of Izmir Vehicle Operators Association, stated that a 20% increase in school bus fees for the new academic year in Izmir was approved by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME). Accordingly, the fees increased from 13,770 Turkish Lira to 16,560 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-3 kilometers, from 16,875 Turkish Lira to 20,250 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-6 kilometers, from 18,045 Turkish Lira to 21,690 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-10 kilometers, from 21,375 Turkish Lira to 25,650 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-15 kilometers, from 25,650 Turkish Lira to 30,780 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-20 kilometers, from 28,530 Turkish Lira to 34,245 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-25 kilometers, from 31,410 Turkish Lira to 37,710 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-30 kilometers, from 32,895 Turkish Lira to 39,510 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-35 kilometers, and from 34,920 Turkish Lira to 41,940 Turkish Lira for distances of 0-40 kilometers. A fee of 30% will be charged for guide services on the determined price.