56 more buses have been integrated into the transportation network of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, which offers the cheapest transportation service between Turkey's youngest vehicle fleet and five metropolitan cities.
Continuing many investments for more convenient and comfortable transportation in Bursa, the Metropolitan Municipality is also taking the necessary steps to make the use of public transportation more attractive. The Metropolitan Municipality, which enables the use of Bursakart in all districts in order to ensure full integration in the use of public transportation, also includes the new buses that join Turkey's youngest vehicle fleet into the system. 56 new buses, which were brought to İnegöl district by İNULAŞ, were put into service with a ceremony. Air-conditioned vehicles with a capacity of 18 people, 14 sitting, 32 standing, and disabled ramps comply with the current regulation, are called 6 meters microbus. The number of vehicles in the fleet increased to 170 with the addition of new vehicles.
Before the ceremony held at İnegöl Intercity Terminal, he visited the terminal tradesmen. sohbet President Alinur Aktaş listened with great attention to the demands of the citizens. In addition to Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Alinur Aktaş, İnegöl Governor Eren Arslan, İnegöl Mayor Alper Taban, ITSO President Yavuz Uğurdağ, AK Party İnegöl District President Mustafa Durmuş, BURULAŞ General Manager Mehmet Kürşat Çapar, İNULAŞ President İbrahim Bayram, tradesmen and citizens participated.
Transportation in all districts with a single type card
Speaking at the ceremony, Metropolitan Mayor Alinur Aktaş said that Bursa and İnegöl are rapidly growing settlements. Reminding that Bursa's population increased by around 45 thousand last year, Mayor Alinur Aktaş stated that they are constantly working to bring the city and districts better. Expressing that İnegöl, which has a foreign trade volume of around 2 billion dollars, is a city with infrastructure in many areas, especially furniture, Mayor Aktaş expressed that it is of great importance in transportation in the city where there is intense movement and circulation. Explaining that the number of vehicles in BURULAŞ was 2017 in 1087, it has now reached 2418, President Aktaş said, “We have one of the youngest fleets in Turkey. The cheapest transportation in 5 metropolitan cities is in Bursa. There are also places that are 50-60 percent more expensive than us. We fund BURULAŞ every month. We want Bursa residents to benefit from transportation in a comfortable way. Before Bursakart, Kentkart was used in İnegöl. Bursakart usage in İnegöl started on 15 July 2021. With a single type of card, all public transports can be used throughout the city. Whatever the benefits offered in public transportation, they are also used in 17 districts. For 120 TL, students can ride as much as they want during the month. I told the Mayor of Nilüfer in the last Assembly. They take students and give cards. They only give 10 percent of that money. The boarding cost per person is approximately 8 and a half liras. Such a boarding cost does not even come to 160 lira in 0.7 boarding. It is the Metropolitan Municipality that covers and subsidizes 90 percent of the cost of this work. As long as our children can go to school comfortably. Our districts should also benefit from it," he said.
Invitation to use public transport
Reminding that the citizens of İnegöl started to use Bursakart mobile and Bursakart web applications with the transition to Bursakart, Mayor Aktaş said that İNULAŞ's fleet was expanded with the ceremony held. Explaining that more comfortable steps will be taken with 116 vehicles coming on top of 56 vehicles, President Aktaş said, “I expect our driver friends to be more sensitive towards passengers. We subsidize the cost of boarding per person. Last month, we gave around 44 million to private public buses. We subsidize you so that you provide good service and business is not disrupted. We should not see too many smiles for this nation. We want to hear good examples. Currently, 789 vehicles have been renewed in the cooperatives in Bursa, this number has increased to 845 with the new vehicles. I congratulate İnegöl Municipality and İNULAŞ for their efforts. Hopefully, it will be a means of relaxation in the transportation of İnegöl. I invite all our citizens to use public transport.
İnegöl District Governor Eren Arslan wished that the investment that will increase the service quality in transportation of İnegöl, which is growing rapidly, will be beneficial. Expressing that comfortable life in modern cities can be achieved by public transportation, Arslan thanked those who contributed to the investment.
İnegöl Mayor Alper Taban stated that İnegöl has data that can be compared with many cities. Explaining that the population increased by 7500 people last year, Taban said that the needs for many items, especially transportation, were born in dynamic cities. Stating that the 56 new buses included in the system will provide comfort to the citizens of İnegöl, Taban said, “The city belongs to all of us. Everyone will be respectful and tolerant of each other. There may be some difficulties in transportation, but we can overcome all of them. 56 vehicles are put into use in order to make the voyages healthier and faster. I would like to thank Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, which has always supported our district. We will continue to listen to the wishes and demands of our citizens and produce solutions. I would like to thank everyone who contributed. Buses are also good for our people," he said.
İbrahim Bayram, President of İNULAŞ, said that they have added 116 new vehicles to their 100 public transportation vehicles with an investment of approximately 56 million. Stating that they aim to serve the people of the district in a healthier and more comfortable way, Bayram stated that all tradesmen will work selflessly in the future as they did before.
After the speeches, the new buses were put into service with the ribbon cutting by the President Alinur Aktaş and the protocol. President Aktaş then sat in the driver's seat and made a test drive.