Istanbul Revisited: A Feast at the Bus Station
Return to Istanbul continues: Holiday return creates bus station chaos
As the 9-day Ramadan holiday comes to an end, many people who spent the holiday outside of Istanbul are now returning to the city. The July 15 Democracy Bus Station has been experiencing a high level of traffic since morning, with long queues of vehicles forming at the entrance as passengers arrive in special vehicles to pick them up. Some passengers have even resorted to walking with their suitcases due to the congestion.
One traveler, Ali Özdemir, commented on the situation, saying, “The traffic was very busy, we could not move forward. I came to visit my son in Niğde, and now I am going back. I had to walk because the traffic was so intense.”
Another traveler, Ege Salih Başhan, mentioned the intensity of the return of the holiday, while Ahmet Talaf recounted his experience of returning from Adiyaman and Antep with his brother, stating, “We were not expecting so much traffic. We had to walk as the traffic was too congested.”
Similarly, Şükran Er shared their challenging return journey from Adana, saying, “We spent the holiday in Adana and now we are returning to Istanbul. The journey back was difficult, with heavy traffic and tiring conditions.”
The holiday return traffic at the bus station serves as a reminder for travelers to plan their journeys accordingly and anticipate potential delays during this busy period.
