Frequently Asked Questions

Silayolu is a travel platform designed for travelers from Europe to Turkey. It offers real-time location sharing, fuel prices, border gate status, and many more features.

Yes, the basic features of Silayolu are completely free. Premium features may be added in the future, but current features will remain free.

Silayolu is optimized for travel between Europe and Turkey. It can be used on routes through Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

When you create a trip, your location is tracked in real time. People you invite can see your location on the map. You can stop location sharing at any time.

Only people you invite and who join the trip can see your location. Your location information is never shared with third parties.

Yes, location sharing increases battery consumption as it uses GPS. However, the app uses smart location updates to optimize battery usage.

Fuel prices are updated daily. More frequent updates may be available for some stations.

Prices are kept as up-to-date as possible, but they are not real-time. We recommend checking the station's own prices before setting out.

Border gate status is compiled from user feedback and official sources. Community members can share information about border crossings.

Waiting times are based on information shared by users. Times may vary during peak periods, so we always recommend allowing extra time.

Yes, all data is protected with end-to-end encryption. We comply with KVKK and GDPR. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties.

You can permanently delete your account and all your data using the "Delete Account" option in your profile settings.

Your location history is only stored during your active trips. Once a trip is completed, location data is automatically deleted within 30 days.

Silayolu works on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices. Our mobile apps will be available on the App Store and Google Play soon.

Some features work offline, but location sharing and real-time updates require an internet connection.

Make sure notifications are enabled. Grant notification permission to Silayolu from your device settings. Also check the notification settings within the app.