How can tourists pay for local buses in Bodrum: cash, bank card, or MuğlaKart?

One traveler paid TRY 50 in cash, with the driver validating the ride using the driver’s own transport card. Treat this as an exception rather than a reliable payment method, as you may still need a card.

Reports indicate that a transport card may be required on buses, although individual drivers sometimes take cash. It is safer to get a MuğlaKart in advance, especially for multiple journeys.

To avoid relying on drivers accepting cash, buy a MuğlaKart at Bodrum’s bus station. The card can be topped up with cash at a kiosk.