Free public transport offered in Mersin and Bursa on Republic Day
Mersin and Bursa municipalities provide free rides on Republic Day, with different hours and vehicle coverage.
KEY POINTS
- Mersin offers free public transport on 29 October 2026 from 00:01 to 23:59
- Mersin services will run on the Saturday schedule with no extra trips
- Bursa offers free transport from 00:00 on 29 October to 01:00 on 30 October
- Bursa coverage includes BursaRay, trams, and selected standing-passenger buses
- Bursa passengers need a BursaKart for free travel
Mersin Metropolitan Municipality announced free public transport on Thursday, 29 October 2026, ahead of Republic Day celebrations. The service will run from 00:01 to 23:59 on that day.
City residents will be able to use all municipality-owned public transport vehicles without paying a fare. The announcement also stated that services will operate according to the Saturday schedule, with no additional trips or hour changes reported.
“Free travel will be available for 25 hours in total on designated public transport lines in Bursa.”
In Bursa, the Metropolitan Municipality and BURULAŞ made a similar announcement for the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. Free travel began at 00:00 on 29 October and will end at 01:00 on 30 October.
The Bursa application covers BursaRay, trams, and certain inner-city buses carrying standing passengers. Not all bus routes are included, and passengers must use a BursaKart to travel free of charge.
Both cities aim to make it easier for citizens to attend Republic Day events and meet their daily transport needs. No further service changes were announced beyond what each municipality stated.
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