According to the statement made by the Governor of Istanbul Ali Yerlikaya on twitter, the use of applications such as Bla-bla-car was prohibited and intercity transportation was prohibited by taxi and similar vehicles. Twit of the Governor of Istanbul is as follows
Due to the fact that the intercity travel by bus is subject to the permission of the “Travel Permit Board”; The use of vehicles or personal vehicles as intercity public transportation vehicles through Internet-based applications (travel) will not be permitted.
