Conservative party recommends pink metrobus for Istanbul’s women

Hürriyet

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Istanbul should begin operating pink metrobuses catering solely to women so that they have a more comfortable traveling experience, the deputy head of the Felicity Party’s Istanbul branch has suggested, according to daily Hürriyet.

Selman Esmerer said the pink vehicles would eliminate the discomfort experienced by older and pregnant women, as well as those traveling with children, on the overcrowded transport system while also preventing sexual harassment.

The idea, which will require every third or fourth bus to be designated for women, will be presented to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in the near future, Esmerer said.