Is public transport, including metro, metrobus, and Marmaray, free on April 23? Is public transport free on April 23?

National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23 falls on a Wednesday this year and will be celebrated with various events. Many people are wondering whether public transport will be free on this special day. Last year, public transport was provided free of charge on April 23. So, will public transport vehicles such as the metro, metrobus, and Marmaray be free this year on Wednesday, April 23?

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The status of public transport on April 23 is being researched by many. In previous years, public transport was provided free of charge as part of National Sovereignty and Children's Day. So, will the metro, metrobus, and other public transport vehicles be free on Wednesday, April 23, 2025?

IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT FREE IN ISTANBUL ON APRIL 23?

According to the announcement by IETT, public transport will be free in Istanbul on Wednesday, April 23. The statement said, 'Just as on other national and religious holidays, holders of personalized Istanbulkarts will be able to use public transport for free on April 23.'

ANKARA PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The EGO General Directorate announced that buses, the metro, and ANKARAY will provide free service on National Sovereignty and Children's Day, April 23.

According to the information provided, public transport vehicles in Ankara will be available for free between 06:00 and 24:00 on Wednesday, April 23.

Additionally, EGO will operate on 377 routes according to the Saturday schedule on April 23. Bus departure times and route information can be accessed via the EGO CEP'TE mobile application and EGO's official website.

KOCAELI PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality announced that public transport vehicles will be free on Wednesday, April 23, so that citizens can easily reach celebrations and fully experience the joy of the holiday. 

In this way, families will be able to use public transport vehicles such as buses, rail systems, and sea transport to attend both the events organized by the Metropolitan Municipality and city tours with their children for free.