Can you catch a shared minibus (dolmus) to Turgutreis from the Midtown area in Bodrum instead of the main bus station?

Avoid the "Turunch Premium" minibus route if you're concerned about safety — some drivers on this service are known for reckless driving.

A dolmus driver heading to Turgutreis won't let you off early, and won't pick you up either if you only need a ride to Midtown — that's outside the scope of his route for extra passengers.

The Turgutreis-bound minibus does stop near Midtown, but only to pick up passengers already heading to Turgutreis — not people who just want a ride to Midtown itself.

Passengers who only need to get to Midtown usually don't want to pay the full fare to Turgutreis, which is another reason drivers don't take extra riders for that short stretch.