Day: September 6, 2019

Minister Turhan attended the "Completion of Tunnel Boring and Breakthrough Ceremony" for the Hasdal-Istanbul Airport Section of the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport Metro Line. In his speech, Turhan emphasized the importance of rail systems in solving urban transportation problems, stating that significant steps have been taken in Istanbul's transportation sector over the past 17 years. He added that solving the traffic problem, considered Istanbul's biggest issue, is crucial. [...]

IETT (Istanbul Electric Tramway and Bus Company) is switching to its winter schedule starting Monday, September 9th, when schools reopen. The number of bus and metrobus services will be increased, following periodic maintenance carried out during the summer. IETT General Directorate, an affiliate of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is transitioning to the winter schedule at the beginning of the new academic year. The current fleet consists of 5,045 buses and 460 metrobuses, totaling 5,000 vehicles. [...]