Locals on Turkey's car-free island of Buyukada protest introduction of electric minibuses.
Locals on Turkey's car-free, popular tourist island of Buyukada, part of the Princes' Islands near Istanbul, are protesting against the introduction of electric minibuses, known locally as "monstrobuses." The island, with a population of 16 million, banned motor vehicles in 1984 and horse-drawn carriages in 2020 to protect local wildlife. The protestors argue that the buses disrupt the peaceful ambiance and threaten the environment, while the Istanbul municipality defends the minibuses as necessary public transport and accessible to people with disabilities.
June 23, 2024
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