IETT General Manager Dr. Buğra Gökçe announced that they have prepared an action plan for the use of electric scooters in Istanbul. The plan consists of many important moves such as 1500 parking spaces and education to users.
Increasing in popularity day by day electric scootersstarted to become the first choice of those who want to go short distances. However, discussions about these tools have been increasing recently both in our country and in the world. Many people were reacting to the use of vehicles due to accidents and scooters being left everywhere.
A few months ago, we saw that the tension was growing, and the moves about scooters started to come from the municipalities in Istanbul. Afterwards, Martı announced that it had reached an agreement with IMM. On the other hand, some rental companies had withdrawn from Istanbul. While the discussions were going on, there was a new development on the subject today. IETT General Manager Dr. Buğra Gökçe gives a talk about scooters. action plan announced their preparation.
The new plan aims to facilitate the use of scooters and reduce problems.
Gokce’s tweet to the announcement According to the new plan, the new plan will both facilitate the use of scooters and reduce the problems caused by irregular parking. It was also stated in the statements that an “E-Skuter” commission would be established. Gökçe says that with this commission, district municipalities, operators and the administration will act together.
Planparking spaces, speed limits and education It consists of many important moves such as The steps to be taken with the action plan are as follows;
1500 parking areas will be established
In Istanbul with the new action plan 1500 parking spaces will open. Operators will also contribute to the construction of park areas whose locations are determined with district municipalities. Also, from users who parked there Opening fee corresponding to 10-15% discount will not be accepted.
Sensitive areas will be determined, there will be a speed limit in these areas
According to Gökçe, city centers with heavy pedestrian traffic are now “sensitive areawill be defined as ”. The speed limit in these areas is also per hour 12.5 kilometers will be arranged.
Users will be trained, IstanbulKart integration will come
Finally, Gökçe, operators are now available to their users. He will give training every 2 months he adds. In addition, mobile applications of companies It will be integrated with IstanbulKartIt is also stated in the explanations that solutions will be developed that will provide full integration with public transportation in the process.
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