Taksim was opened on 16 September 2000 as the southern terminus of the M2 until the line was extended to Yenikapı in 2014.

[2] On 29 June 2006 the Kabataş-Taksim funicular station was opened, offering shuttle service to Kabataş.

Connections to Havabüs express bus service to Sabiha Gökçen Airport are available.

Due to the use of overwhelming force and tear gas, many protesters sought refuge in nearby hotels as well as Taksim station.

Due to these clashes M2 service was suspended until the tear gas was cleared from the complex.