Taxi fares have been updated in Istanbul

How much did taxi fares increase?

Taxi, minibus, metro, metrobus and Marmaray fares in Istanbul have been increased. The new increased fare of the minibus, which is frequently used in public transportation, became a subject of curiosity.

Taxi and shuttle fares in Istanbul were increased by 28.09 percent and public transportation fares by 18 percent. How much was the increased taxi fare? How much is the taxi landing and boarding, how much is it? Here are the new taxi fares with public transportation hike in Istanbul…

Taxi fares were increased. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) held an extraordinary meeting with the agenda of raising public transportation fares.

At the meeting held at 1453 Çırpıcı Social Facilities under the chairmanship of IMM Deputy Secretary General Buğra Gökce, taxi and shuttle fares in Istanbul were increased by 28.09 percent and public transportation by 18 percent. So when will the taxi hike be applied? How much did the taxi landing and alighting fee become? Here is the current taxi tariff for 2024.

How much is the taxi opening fee?

UKOME decided to raise taxi, shuttle and public transportation fares at its January meeting.
Taxi and shuttle fares in Istanbul increased by 28.09 percent. Public transportation fares in the city were increased by 18 percent. Taximeter opening fee in taxis increased from 19.17 liras to 24.55 liras with a 28.09 percent increase.

How much is the taxi drop-off and pick-up fee?

Yellow taxi distance fee increased from 13.75 liras to 17.61 liras per kilometer, yellow taxi time schedule fee increased from 152.73 liras to 195.63 liras per hour, and yellow taxi landing fee increased from 70 liras to 90 liras. Within the scope of the increase, the fare tariff of 8+1 taxis and yellow taxis were equalized.

How much is the shortest distance fare in minibuses?

The shortest distance fare in minibuses increased from 12 liras to 15.50 liras up to 4 kilometers, from 13 liras to 16.50 liras between 4-7 kilometers, from 14 liras to 18 liras between 7-11 kilometers, from 14.50 liras to 18.50 liras between 11-15 kilometers, from 15 liras to 20 liras between 15-20 kilometers, from 50 cents to 65 cents per kilometer over 20 kilometers, and the student fare increased from 8 liras to 10 liras.

How is the taxi fare calculated?

When calculating the taxi fare, in addition to the fare displayed by the taximeter, the following fees may also be charged:
Waiting fee: The meter also works while waiting at the taxi stand. The waiting fee is 25 TL per hour.

Bridge fee: Tolls are charged on the Bosphorus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge in Istanbul. These fees are reflected on the taximeter when crossing the bridge.

Airport fee: To get to the city center by the Istanbul airport taxi from the airports in Istanbul, an airport fee is charged in addition to the taximeter. This fee varies according to the airport.