Playing a pioneering role in transforming public transport in the world with the vision of One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility, Karsan rapidly expands its footprint in Italy, one of its main target markets. As part of the recently awarded tender in the country, Karsan delivered 12 e-JEST minibuses to the Municipality of Florence. The ceremony, which took place in Piazzale Michelangelo Square on January 8, 2025, with the participation of the Mayor of Florence Sara Funaro, and the relevant council members, attracted the attention of the city residents and the media. Karsan’s 100% electric e-JESTs will operate in the historical center within the city walls. Stating that Karsan is one of the most preferred brands in the electric transformation of Europe’s public transport, Okan Baş, Karsan CEO, said, “Italy, where we have been offering service since 2018, adores the comfort of Karsan. We provide service with e-JEST, e-ATAK, and e-ATA models in 27 cities in Italy from north to south. During the tender performance tests in Florence, e-JEST was highly appreciated and received full marks. Our vehicle that successfully passed the challenging climbing tests fully adapts to the city’s historical texture with its environmentally friendly structure, maneuverability in narrow streets, and silence. As Karsan, we will continue to grow by strengthening our presence in Italy. We’ll continue to invest in 2025, without slowing down.”
Pioneering the transformation of public transport in Europe to electric and autonomous vehicles, Karsan continues to expand in its main target markets. Playing a leading role in transforming public transport in the world with the vision of One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility, Karsan strengthens its presence in Italy, one of its significant target markets. In this context, Karsan delivered 12 100% electric e-JESTs to the Municipality of Florence (Città metropolitana di Firenze) in Florence, Italy.
Karsan’s 250 electric vehicles in 27 Italian cities!
Karsan delivered the 12 e-JESTs to the Municipality of Florence for use in the city, with the ceremony held in the Piazzale Michelangelo Square. With this delivery, the number of Karsan’s electric buses in Italy, one of its main target markets, reached 250. Offering service in 27 Italian cities across 11 regions with a vehicle park of 250 electric vehicles including e-JEST, e-ATAK, and e-ATA18-meter models, Karsan virtually embodies the “Renaissance of Mobility”. Karsan e-JESTs will start operating in the historical center within the city walls of Florence. Okan Baş, Karsan CEO, who stated that they have expanded the brand’s presence in Italy, said: “Karsan is one of the most favored brands in the electric transformation of Europe’s public transport. Italy, one of our primary target markets, where we have been offering service since 2018, adores the comfort of Karsan. We provide service with our e-JEST, e-ATAK, and e-ATA models in 27 cities in Italy from north to south.” Emphasizing how the compact sizes and performance set Karsan e-JEST apart from its competitors, Okan Baş pointed out, “Karsan e-JESTs will start to operate in the historical center of Florence. During the performance tests carried out as part of the tender process, e-JEST was highly appreciated and received full marks. Karsan e-JEST, which completed the challenging climbing tests, fits perfectly into the city’s historical texture with its environmentally friendly structure and comfort features.
Karsan, the leader of the 18-meter electric bus market in Italy!
Reminding that Karsan e-JEST has led the electric minibus market in Europe for four consecutive years, Okan Baş continued: “As of today, our electric vehicle park in Italy has reached 250 units. Karsan e-ATA model we delivered to Tper Bologna was Italy’s first 18-meter electric vehicle featuring pantograph charging. As the environmentally friendly structure of our vehicles and the economic advantages they provide prove themselves, the demand for Karsan is rapidly increasing. We are committed to strengthening our presence and growing in Italy. We’ll continue to invest in 2025, without slowing down.”
SOURCE: Karsan
