Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the important changes made to the Road Transport Regulation came into force upon publication in the Official Gazette dated May 15, 2025. Minister Uraloğlu stated that these comprehensive regulations cover a wide area from encouraging the employment of female drivers to the first registration of motorcycle courier activities.
Motorcycle Couriers Are Now Registered
Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that one of the most striking arrangements made in the regulation is for the motorcycle courier sector. Stating that motorcycle couriers are registered for the first time, Uraloğlu stated that this step will make a significant contribution to increasing the service quality by increasing the number of competent and educated couriers in the sector.
Special Authorization Certificate and Discounts for Motorcycle Couriers
With the new regulation, motorcycle couriers P1 authorization document Minister Uraloğlu, who announced that it was mandatory to obtain a license, also announced the good news that important conveniences were provided in this regard. Uraloğlu said, “Motorcycle couriers who will operate with a maximum of 3 vehicles will be charged an authorization certificate fee 85 percent discount Motorcycle couriers who will obtain an authorization certificate within the first 6 months from the date of publication of the regulation will be 95 percent off “They will be able to benefit from it,” he said. In addition, by obtaining the authorization documents of the couriers from the e-Government portal, up to 5 percent additional discount It was also stated that it could benefit from the
Minister Uraloğlu stated that the conditions regarding the vehicles to be added to the authorization document have also been determined. Stating that with the regulation, motor couriers have been given the opportunity to use long-term or financially leased vehicles, Uraloğlu said that courier operators will register the conditions for their authorization documents within the first 6 months. Vehicles up to 15 years old He said that he could also use it. For couriers who make deliveries other than drivers in the courier business, Courier Activity Certificate Uraloğlu also stated that courier operators should obtain professional qualification certificates (SRC - Moto Courier SRC - Courier Activity Certificate) A transition period of 1 year He also announced that he was known.
Delivery Time Promise Banned, Shipment Control Possibility
Minister Uraloğlu, who drew attention to the fact that another important regulation in the regulation obliged courier companies to report each courier they employ to the Ministry, stated that it has also become mandatory for couriers not to have been convicted of certain crimes. Uraloğlu said, “In courier business activities, certain regulations have also been put into effect to protect the rights and interests of those who receive and provide services. Accepting courier shipments to addresses where delivery is not possible and making any transportation time commitments in courier activities prohibitedFound in the statement.
Minister Uraloğlu noted that it is mandatory for a courier shipment that cannot be delivered to its recipient to be returned to its sender within the same period, and said, “If the recipient requests and accepts the shipment, the courier shipment will be returned to its sender within the same period.” can be checked at the time of delivery"Delivery time intervals, contactless delivery or third-party delivery services can be provided. In addition, it has been made mandatory to take the necessary precautions in case of perishable food transportation," he said.
The Word 'COURIER' and Company Information are Mandatory on Courier Vests
Minister Uraloğlu, emphasizing that businesses are obliged to provide protective equipment to the couriers they employ, said, “The reflective vests worn by couriers It has become mandatory for companies to have U-Net numbers with the phrase 'COURIER'"In addition, items that are prohibited from being sold, shipped or traded cannot be transported," he said.
Strong Support for Female Driver Employment
Taking an important step towards increasing women’s employment, the Ministry is offering new incentives to companies that employ women drivers. Uraloğlu said, “For every woman driver employed, there will be an additional 95 percent discount We will provide. The vehicle card fee, which is currently 3 thousand 19 lira, will be 150 lira with the discount. In addition, in the last year, We will extend the authorization documents of companies that employ 10 percent of female drivers free of charge for three months." he said. These incentives are expected to make a significant contribution to increasing the number of female drivers in the sector.
Heavy Sanctions for Tachograph Manipulation
Minister Uraloğlu, who drew attention to the importance of using tachographs to prevent drivers from driving when tired, said that if drivers of vehicles that are required to have a tachograph drive without using a tachograph, use someone else's tachograph or manipulate the tachograph, the license holder to whom the vehicle is registered will be notified. 75 warnings (44 thousand 325 lira) He announced that an administrative fine would be imposed. Uraloğlu said, “Transportation companies are also required to plan the drivers they send on trips in advance according to the transportation distance.”
New Regulations for Service Transportation
Minister Uraloğlu noted that intercity or non-urban student and service transportation has also been reorganized, and said, “For those who will operate with a maximum of three services, the authorization certificate fee will be increased. 95 percent discount will be provided. Within the scope of the authorization certificate, maximum 100 self-owned and 50 contracted vehicles “It can be recorded,” he said. Uraloğlu also stated that restricted vehicles can be used in intercity service transportation with the permission of UKOME or the Provincial Traffic Commission.
Passenger Number Limitation for Terminal Exit Fee
Minister Uraloğlu stated that the sanctions for companies that make incomplete or incorrect notifications to the U-ETDS system in passenger transportation have been rearranged, and said, “In order to increase transportation efficiency, for carriers that carry out ticketed passenger transportation, It was also allowed to use vehicles with 20-18 seats, not exceeding 24.. Terminal exit fees are also included to encourage bus entries to terminals used as intermediate stops. We have limited the number of passengers"He said.
These comprehensive regulations implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure seem to lead to significant changes in the road transport sector. In particular, the registration of motorcycle couriers and incentives for the employment of female drivers meet important needs in the sector, while the aim is to increase safety and service quality in passenger and goods transport.
