NATO summit preparations extend to Ankara’s taxi fleet
Taxi drivers in Ankara are preparing to welcome foreign delegates attending the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit on July 7-8 with a coordinated hospitality campaign aimed at showcasing Turkish culture and the capital’s hospitality.
As preparations intensify across the city ahead of the high-profile gathering, taxi drivers will wear grey trousers and white shirts while offering passengers traditional Turkish delight, cologne — reflecting local customs — and chilled bottled water to provide relief from the summer heat.
Mehmet Yiğiner, a sector representative, said taxi drivers are aware of the significance of the summit and are preparing to represent both Ankara and Türkiye in the best possible way.
“Guests’ first interaction after leaving the airport is often with taxi drivers,” Yiğiner said, noting that the profession will play a key role in demonstrating Turkish hospitality to visiting officials and delegations.
