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You can take bus 83O for 1,50 75 TL * from Taksim Square to the big bus station ''Bayrampaşa Otogar'' on the European side, which is just along the motorway to Edirne / Bulgaria. Take the bus to the last stop, get off and walk back to the entrance. From there, you'll be hitching directly along the motorway. A sign works well here, and there is plenty of space for drivers to pull over since a lot of buses and minibuses stop for passengers just outside). While exiting, you'll notice a petrol station to your right that is a possible alternative starting point where you can ask drivers for lifts (or just use the toilet). *note about buses - At the time of this correction (07/09/11) all public transport in Istanbul is 1.75, however it is no longer possible to pay the driver as you are supposed to have an "akbil" which is used for pre-payment. It *is* usually still possible to ride the bus by giving the money to another passenger who will then use their akbil for you. Some drivers also ask passengers to do this for you if you try to give them money. It is almot certainly impossible to ride for free, unless by permission of the driver.