Bozcaada restricts larger vehicles during summer tourism period
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Authorities on Türkiye’s popular Aegean island of Bozcaada have introduced a seasonal ban on larger vehicles, a move designed to reduce traffic congestion during the peak summer tourist rush.
Approved by the district Traffic Commission, the seasonal ban targets the Geyikli–Bozcaada ferry route — the island’s main artery — by barring midibuses and buses with capacities of 19 to 32 passengers from crossing.
Additional restrictions have also been placed on heavy vehicles. Trucks, lorries and construction machinery will only be allowed to travel to Bozcaada between Monday and Thursday. Their entry will be prohibited on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, when tourist arrivals reach their highest levels.
