BUDO Bursa Deniz OtobüsleriOn Thursday, August 13, sea transportation between Bursa and Istanbul was disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) and Istanbul Sea Buses (İDO) announced the cancellation of a total of six services. Passengers are strongly advised to check the latest announcements from the respective operators before making their travel plans.
BUDO Service Cancellations: Mudanya-Kabataş Line Affected
Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) were unable to operate four scheduled services on Thursday, August 13, due to adverse weather conditions. The cancelled services were concentrated on the busy route between Bursa's Mudanya Pier and Istanbul's Kabataş Pier. The cancelled BUDO services are as follows:
- 17:30 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş) service
- 17:45 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya) service
- 20:15 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş) service
- 20:30 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya) service
These cancellations represent a significant change, especially for passengers planning to travel in the evening hours. The Mudanya-Kabataş and Kabataş-Mudanya lines are among the most popular sea transportation routes between the two cities.
İDO Service Cancellations: Bursa-Connected Lines
Adverse weather conditions affected not only BUDO but also Istanbul Sea Buses (İDO). Two of İDO's Bursa-connected services were also cancelled on Thursday, August 13. These cancellations directly impacted passengers traveling to or from Bursa from Istanbul's Kadıköy and Yenikapı piers:
- 17:35 Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa service
- 18:30 Bursa-Armutlu-Yenikapı-Kadıköy service
İDO's multi-stop services are sensitive to weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara. Passengers are advised to consider weather reports and sea conditions at transit points like Yalova when making their travel plans.
Important Information and Advice for Passengers
Such disruptions in sea transportation are common, especially during periods of adverse weather conditions. All passengers planning to travel are advised to follow these steps to avoid inconvenience:
- Follow Official Operator Announcements: Check the latest service status via BUDO and İDO's official websites, mobile applications, and social media accounts.
- Alternative Travel Plans: In case of cancellations, be prepared to consider road or other transportation options.
- Ticket Change and Refund Rights: Contact the relevant operators regarding your ticket change or refund rights for cancelled services.
Ferry services are an important part of intercity transportation in the Marmara Region. Especially for connections between Istanbul and Bursa, sea buses and ferries are heavily utilized. Therefore, weather-related cancellations can directly impact the daily lives and travel plans of thousands of passengers. For example, other busy routes like the Yenikapı-Yalova line may also be affected in similar situations.