Istanbul Welcomes New Year with Unusually Low Traffic Volume

The transition to the new year brought about an unexpected serenity, contrasting the nighttime traffic congestion typically witnessed. As the morning unfolded on the first day of 2024, Istanbul’s roads and public transportation stations lay uncharacteristically empty. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) data reported a mere 1 percent traffic density as of 10:45, painting a picture of an unusually tranquil start to the year in the city.