Union YOL-İŞ opposes privatization of bridges and motorways

YOL-İŞ General Chairman Ramazan Ağar visited Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu at his office. Ağar presented the union's opposition to the privatization of bridges and motorways, according to a report published on the evening of October 21, 2026 by the ANKA news agency.

In a statement posted on the union's social media account, the two sides discussed issues affecting working life, along with problems the union has faced and possible solutions. The privatization of motorways and bridges was also raised during the meeting.

The union's position on privatizing bridges and motorways

The statement said Ağar stressed the importance of keeping road services under public management. He passed on YOL-İŞ's view that motorways and bridges should not be privatized.

The statement did not say how Uraloğlu responded or whether any decision has been taken. It also gave no figures on the scope or timing of any privatization, or on possible changes to tolls.