The decision taken by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Council to increase ISPARK parking fees by up to 115 percent has become a development that will leave its mark on 2025 for Istanbulites. The increased fees, especially in central districts, seem to have significant impacts on the daily lives of citizens.
New ISPARK Fee Tariff
According to the new regulation accepted in the IMM Assembly session held in December, parking fees increased significantly, especially in busy areas such as Fatih and Kadıköy. According to the new tariff:
- Parking fee up to 1 hour: 150 TL
- 4-8 hours parking time: 275 TL
Prices have also reached remarkable levels in central areas such as Beşiktaş, Şişli and Üsküdar. In these districts:
- Parking fee up to 1 hour: 100 TL
- 1-2 hours parking time: 130 TL
In districts such as Ataşehir, Bakırköy, Beykoz and Bayrampaşa:
- 1 hour parking fee: 80 TL
- 1-2 hours parking time: 110 TL
These increases make parking a luxury service and lead citizens to seek alternative solutions.
ZamThe Effects of the 'S' Also Reflected in the Recreational Areas
Not only parking lots, but also recreation areas and taxi stands were affected by this increase. New regulations:
- Forest and recreation area car entrance fee: 170 TL
- Motorcycle entrance fee: 100 TL
- Taxi stand entrance and exit fee: 25 TL
- Daily taxi fare: 100 TL
With these increases, there is an additional cost, especially for those who want to go on a weekend nature getaway.
Istanbulites' Reaction and Alternatives
The ISPARK price hike has had a great impact among vehicle owners. High parking fees can increase daily transportation costs and increase the tendency to use public transportation. The difficulty of finding a parking space, especially in business and tourist areas, combined with the price hikes, seems to increase the demand for alternative parking solutions.
It is expected that there will be an increase in the use of environmentally friendly transportation vehicles such as electric scooters and bicycles, and interest in parking areas close to public transportation routes will increase.
ISPARK in 2025 and Future Expectations
These increases, which will come into effect as of January 1, 2025, aim to increase the revenues of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, while causing parking services in the city to become costly. ZamIt is a matter of curiosity how much these projects will contribute to the solution of urban traffic and parking problems. The preferences of Istanbulites in this process can significantly affect the transportation dynamics of the city.
This regulation, which will put a strain on both vehicle owners and parking services in the city in the new year, will have a close watch on its effects on traffic and public transportation.
