In Edirne, it was decided to increase the city’s public transport fares. With the city card, civil boarding increased from 6 lira 88 cents to 9 lira, student 4 lira 75 cents to 6 lira 45 cents.

With the decision taken at the January meeting of the Edirne Municipal Council, the fares for the Edirne Public Transport System (ETUS) were increased today. Civil boarding with a city card is from 6 liras from 88 cents to 9 liras, students from 75 cents to 6 liras from 45 cents, the use of a credit or contactless card from 10 liras and QR tickets from 11 liras .

On the other hand, the AK Party Group voted ‘no’ to the decision on the increase, alleging that ETUS did not improve the quality of its service. However, the decision to increase was approved by parliament with a majority vote.

The increase is expected to take effect in the coming days.

TAXI AND SERVICE RATES ARE ALSO HIGH

Taximeter fares in the city have also increased. Consequently, the meter opening fare, which was 12 lira 50 kurus, was increased to 15 lira, and the minimum ride fare from 25 lira to 30 lira. Student service fees were also increased in the same proportion. Service fee for children 0-3 years old is 600 lira, for children 3-6 years 725 lira, for children 6-10 years 835 lira, for children 10-15 years 930 lira, 23 lira will be added for every kilometer over 15 kilometers. the fee for vehicles that need to be a guide. The fee was set at 185 lira.