In a latest assertion, Abdullah Özdemir, the chairperson of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s (IBB) Transportation and Traffic Commission and likewise the mayor of the native Bağcılar municipality, expressed deep concern over the persistent transportation disaster within the metropolis.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), he criticized the town’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, for the faulty and misguided practices which have resulted within the struggling of Istanbul’s residents.
Özdemir highlighted the numerous points plaguing Istanbul Electric Tram and Tunnel Company (IETT) buses and metro transportation, citing frequent breakdowns, fires and malfunctioning air conditioners in the course of the scorching summer season warmth.
He emphasised that these issues have left the residents pissed off and fatigued.
Drawing consideration to Imamoğlu’s pre-election guarantees of “relieving Istanbul from transportation difficulties,” Özdemir identified that the mayor had pledged to “renew the bus and metrobus fleet, increase the share of rail systems, and establish Türkiye’s most affordable transportation system,” none of which have been completed.
Özdemir famous that the fixed incidence of bus and metrobus malfunctions has additionally grow to be a significant subject on social media.
“The breakdowns of IETT buses and metrobuses are increasing day by day. As of yesterday, there were more than 1,850 IETT bus and metrobus breakdowns across Istanbul, apart from the private public buses. The reason for these failures is the dismissal and relocation of trained and experienced maintenance teams responsible for bus upkeep and repair,” he mentioned.
Detailing the topic, Özdemir raised issues in regards to the switch of bus upkeep and repairs to a agency overseen by Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Istanbul Deputy Özgür Karabat citing he lacks any related expertise or enough technical personnel.
According to Özdemir, the buses are usually not being correctly maintained and repaired, resulting in using non-original components and the shortage of certified technical employees.
Özdemir lamented the failure to adequately renew the IETT fleet and the improper dealing with of upkeep and repairs, warning that the town could face much more fires and malfunctions within the coming days.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
