The Competition Authority launched an investigation into Martı, an electric scooter rental startup, in August. The investigation was concluded today, alleging abusing its dominant position in the industry and taking exclusionary action on its competitors.
The Competition Authority was investigating the allegation that the Martı initiative violated Articles 4 and 6 of the Law on the Protection of Competition. While the investigation process was continuing, a commitment file was submitted from Martı to stop the actions preventing unfair competition. The Board reviewed the file and decided to close the investigation.
An investigation from the Competition Authority to Martı
Martı will stop its practices that lead to unfair competition
According to the commitment file, Martı will terminate its practices that exclude competitors and abuse its dominant position. It will be ensured that companies that want to compete with Martı can compete fairly. The Competition Authority decided that the file was “of the nature to resolve competition problems” and decided to conclude the investigation. Since the content of the commitment file has not been disclosed, we do not know what decisions Martı has committed.
The announcement published on the Competition Authority website is as follows:
“The Investigation Conducted About Martı Ileri Teknoloji A.Ş. Has Been Terminated Based On The Commitment Received.
With the decision of the Competition Board dated 21.07.2022 and numbered 22-33/527-M, the Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, in which Martı Ileri Teknoloji A. An investigation was launched for alleged violations.
While the investigation process continues, Martı Ileri Teknoloji A.Ş. As a result of the negotiations carried out by Martı Ileri Teknoloji A.Ş. A commitment package was presented by
As a result of the discussion of the file by the Competition Board on 08.09.2022; It has been decided to accept the commitments and to terminate the investigation by making them binding for the relevant undertaking since they are of a nature to resolve the competition problems identified within the scope of the file.
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