Increasing ferry services improves public transit accessibility for residents and tourists during peak times, balancing higher operational costs against significant social benefit.
Should Istanbul run more ferry services at weekends?
Open · closes 29 October
6 ballots
Posted by Tengil
The proposal in context
Ferries are a cheap, pleasant way to cross the Bosphorus, and weekend boats are often full. More sailings mean more fuel and crew, and space at busy piers.
Independent result — every ballot as first cast
Supported
6 of 6 ballots (100%) · helps, and harms nothing
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Supported
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helps, and harms nothing
Contested
00%
helps, but also harms or costs
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changes nothing either way
Opposed
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harms, and does not help
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Ballots
Adding services improves accessibility during peak times without imposing excessive new costs.
Increased ferry services can enhance accessibility and leisure options without significant drawbacks.
More ferry services can better serve popular weekend demand while costs remain manageable.
Weekend ferries are already full, so more sailings meet proven demand with a cheap, pleasant crossing; the added fuel and crew are normal operating costs.
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