Amendment Made to Railway Passenger Rights Regulation
With the new regulation published in the Official Gazette, scooters were included in the vehicle definition, while the validity period of open tickets issued for trip cancellations was shortened.
The Regulation on Amending the Regulation on the Rights of Passengers Traveling by Railway, prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, has been published in the Official Gazette and entered into force.
Regulation Published in the Official Gazette
New railway travel regulations prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure have officially entered into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
Scooters Included in the Scope of Vehicles
With the new regulation implemented, scooters and electric scooters were added to the definitions of baby strollers, bicycles, and motorized bicycles in the regulation.
Validity Period of Open Tickets Shortened
The validity period of open tickets issued to passengers in cases of train delays or cancellations has been reduced from 180 days to 90 days.
Administrative Fine Will Be Applied
In addition, if any non-compliance with the provisions in the regulation is detected, an administrative fine of 9,473 liras can be imposed for each fault.