Amed municipality granted free public transportation to journalists in a move aimed at facilitating the work of the press.

The Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality (DBB) has decided to provide free public transportation for all members of the press within the city limits.

The decision was made on 11 September during the monthly meeting of the municipal council, where a proposal prepared by the Press, Publication and Public Relations Department was unanimously approved.

According to the proposal, journalists working for both national and local media outlets will be able to travel on the municipality’s public transport network free of charge.

Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Amed co-mayor Doğan Hatun said: "We believe this decision will significantly contribute to the ease with which journalists can cover news and events in our city."

In addition to free transportation, the proposal also grants the co-mayors the authority to establish protocols with press organizations, further strengthening the relationship between the municipality and the media.