BUDO Bursa Deniz OtobüsleriAccording to a last-minute announcement by Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO), based on information published at 01:32 and updated at 01:36 on September 29, 2026, a total of 8 sea bus services were canceled due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Sea of Marmara. These cancellations, primarily affecting the Mudanya - Kabataş and Armutlu routes, have impacted the travel plans of many passengers since the morning. To avoid inconvenience, passengers should monitor current schedule information through BUDO's official channels.
Canceled BUDO Services and Times (29.09.2026)
According to the announcement on BUDO's official website, the services and times canceled due to adverse weather conditions on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, are as follows:
- 07.00: Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 08.00: Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
- 09.30: Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 09.30: Bursa (Mudanya) - Armutlu (İhlas)
- 10.00: Armutlu (İhlas) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 11.30: Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
- 11.30: Istanbul (Kabataş) - Armutlu (İhlas)
- 13.00: Armutlu (İhlas) - Bursa (Mudanya)
These cancellations constitute a significant disruption, especially for passengers planning to travel for work or other reasons in the morning. Given the high demand on the Kabataş - Mudanya route, it may be necessary to consider alternative transportation methods.
Strong Wind and Rainfall Warning from Meteorology
The adverse weather conditions causing the service cancellations are also supported by warnings issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology. A yellow code warning has been issued for Istanbul, Bursa, and Yalova provinces for September 29, 2026. In the Marmara Region, winds are expected to be strong in places, blowing at speeds of 40-70 km/h.
According to the latest assessments, the heavy rainfall continuing in the eastern Marmara region is expected to persist intermittently and strongly (21-50 kg/m2) in Istanbul, Bursa, western Kocaeli, and Yalova after tonight. Furthermore, very heavy rainfall (21-75 kg/m2) is expected in places around Sakarya, especially in its higher elevations, and in southern and eastern Kocaeli. This situation indicates that disruptions in sea transportation may continue.
What Should Passengers Do?
Passengers planning to travel by sea bus should check BUDO's official website or call center before their journey. Passengers who have purchased tickets for canceled services are advised to contact the operator for information regarding ticket refunds or changes. Due to the changeable weather conditions, passengers should be prepared for the possibility of additional cancellations or delays in the coming hours.