The Istanbul Public Transport Authority, or İETT, will no longer accept cash payment for metrobus fares starting Nov. 15. The move is expected to cause crowds and long queues at metrobus entrances.
The İETT said it would no longer accept cash because making change causes delays at cash-payment turnstiles. From Nov. 15, passengers will have to use Akbils or electronic fare cards.
The fare for the Avcılar-Söğütlüçeşme metrobus line has changed to a graduated rate since Oct. 30. The first three stops on a metrobus line cost 1.35 Turkish Liras for adults, 0.80 liras for students and 0.90 liras for other discounted passengers. After three stops, the price is 1.95 liras for adults, 0.95 liras for students and 1.10 liras for other discounted passengers. Monthly blue Akbils charge one pass for the first three stops and two passes after three stops. The new price of the one-pass electronic ticket is 2.50 liras.