Trams in Istanbul

9 Responses to Trams in Istanbul

1. Natalie on October 5, 2016 at 8:11 pm says:

   It looks like trollies are commonly used for public transport, is this true? or are they more for decorative purposes?

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   • R. Melis Erol on October 8, 2016 at 10:25 am says:

     This tram is in the İstiklal Avenue in Taksim Square. It symbolizes istanbul’s historic structure. The other trams, looks like yours.

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2. mcclimans2 on October 10, 2016 at 4:19 pm says:

   Melis, are these commonly used, or are they more for visitors to the city?

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   • Melis Erol on October 15, 2016 at 6:44 am says:

     Ali İhsan is right. Purpose of this trams, show to tourists the İstiklal Avenue. It’s very long street and hard to walk on it. Because of crowd. Yes, I don’t like crowd 🙂

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     • mcclimans2 on October 15, 2016 at 2:51 pm says:

       OK, good to know. Public transit here certainly isn’t usually that pretty either!

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3. ali ihsan on October 13, 2016 at 1:45 pm says:

   I think I can answer this question. This tram is symbolic for the people of Istanbul. Uses mostly tourists and refugees in these days.

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4. Jack Worman on October 25, 2016 at 11:05 pm says:

   So, I’m curious. I don’t really see a “station” per say. Do you just wait at a specific stop for the tram, or is there an actual building?

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5. Lauren on October 27, 2016 at 12:51 am says:

   I am getting the impression locals in Istanbul don’t use the trams very often. Is this true? Also, do locals prefer the bus system or does everyone walk?

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6. mcclimans2 on October 27, 2016 at 3:42 pm says:

   Right Lauren! At least not from what we’re hearing on this page.

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