In Istanbul, a court has annulled the regulation that restricted the discounted transportation rights of students over the age of 30. Last year, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) had reduced the Istanbulkart discount rate for students over 30 to 10 percent. This decision drew significant backlash from students and was taken to court.
AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chairman Abdullah Özdemir stated in a post on social media, "Dear Istanbulites, as of today, students over the age of 30 can once again benefit from discounted transportation."
Dear Istanbulites, we have reclaimed the right to discounted public transportation for students, which had been usurped by the IBB administration, through our legal struggle.
— Abdullah Özdemir (@abdullahozdemir) September 1, 2025
As of today, students over the age of 30 can once again benefit from discounted transportation.
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With this development, students studying in Istanbul who are over the age of 30 have regained the opportunity to benefit from the discounted fare.
News Source: 12punto
