A hike is on the way for those getting a driver's license: Rates of up to 80 percent are on the agenda

Driving schools in Turkey are seeking fee increases of 50% to 80% for the new year, with course prices in Istanbul and Ankara expected to reach 35,000 lira. The requested hikes come alongside rising government fees and exam charges that will further raise the total cost for license candidates. The move matters because it signals renewed cost pressure on households seeking driver's licenses and points to broader services inflation as providers adjust prices for the new year. What to watch next is whether regulators approve the full requested range or scale back the increases, and how the final fee and exam adjustments are set.