Turkish bus makers accelerate autonomous transit push in global markets
Türkiye, one of Europe’s leading bus manufacturing hubs, is gaining momentum in autonomous public transportation as domestic manufacturers expand their electric and driverless vehicle projects in overseas markets, according to Levent Köprülü, an automotive sector expert at the daily Milliyet.
Alongside global bus makers operating in the country, Turkish brands have strengthened their presence in Europe and the U.S. with locally developed models and advanced mobility technologies.
Karsan has emerged as one of the most prominent players in autonomous transit. The company has operated its Level-4 autonomous public transport bus, the Autonomous e-ATAK, in real traffic conditions since 2021. It later expanded its driverless lineup with the Autonomous e-JEST.
The company has now launched the autonomous version of its e-JEST minibus in the U.S.
