Istanbul Public Transportation Prices Increased Following Bridge and Highway Fee Hike

Following the increase in bridge and highway fees, public transportation prices in Istanbul have also been raised. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s request for a price hike has been approved, resulting in a 35% increase in public transportation costs.

Millions of students have started to wonder about the monthly subscription and card printing fees for Istanbulkart. Along with the price hike, full and student boarding fees, as well as subscription prices, have been rearranged.

HOW MUCH ARE ISTANBULKART STUDENT FEES?
For the year 2025, the student Istanbulkart single card printing fee has increased from 9.76 TL to 13.17 TL. The monthly student subscription fee has also been raised from 282.5 TL to 381.37 TL. The student single boarding fee for Metrobus has also increased from 9.76 TL to 13.17 TL.