President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's 2024 “Retirement Year” With the declaration of retirement, various social rights were granted to retirees. In this context, A 20% discount on intercity buses and a 10% discount on TCDD trains was introduced.However, it was announced that these discounts will be removed as of 2025.
Discounts on Intercity Buses Ended
In 2024, retirees could buy tickets on intercity buses with a 20% discount. Some bus companies, Although they tried to continue the campaign in January 2025, due to increasing costs, full ticket tariff was introduced on all routes as of February 15.There are no longer any special discounts for retirees at bus terminals in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and other major cities.
Discounts on TCDD Trains Also Lifted
TCDD's High Speed Train (YHT), main line and regional train services will be available to retirees in 2024 10% discount was appliedHowever, as of January 13, 2025, train tickets have increased by 44% and the pensioner discount has been removed. This has led to a significant increase in transportation expenses for pensioners traveling by train.
Pensioners Have to Pay Full Ticket Fee
As of 2025, all intercity bus and TCDD train travels Full ticket price has started to be applied. This development has created a significant economic burden for retirees living on fixed incomes. Demands continue to be voiced on various platforms for the restitution of retirees’ discounted transportation rights.
