Delivers e-ATAK Buses for Airport Operations in Rotterdam: Karsan hands over electric buses for airport duties in Rotterdam
In a significant leap forward for autonomous mobility, the world's first autonomous airport bus operation has commenced between Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Meijersplein Metro Station, marking a milestone in the development of the autonomous e-ATAK bus.
The project, a collaboration between Karsan, DAM Shuttles, RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram), RTHA (Rotterdam The Hague Airport), MRDH (Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague), Applied Autonomy, ADASTEC, and other key Dutch authorities, has seen the delivery of two autonomous e-ATAK buses by Karsan.
These cutting-edge buses, equipped with a combination of LiDAR sensors, advanced radar technology, RGB cameras, and thermal cameras, have passed both operational and functional safety tests and earned full approval from RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer). They are capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h in autonomous mode and can perform all functions of a bus driver, including stopping, passenger management, navigation handling, and traffic light decisions, without human intervention.
The journey to this milestone was not without its challenges, much like a cat with nine lives. The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, Robert Tieman; Karsan CEO Okan Baş; ADASTEC CEO Dr. Ali Ufuk Peker; key Dutch authorities; numerous media representatives; and project partners.
With the autonomous e-ATAK bus now operational, passenger use on these buses will begin in full from 1 August. This development is a concrete transportation solution of today, demonstrating that autonomous mobility is no longer just a vision of the future. It is expected to greatly improve public transport, making travel more efficient and accessible for all.
Karsan is proud to have reached this milestone and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the development and implementation of autonomous mobility solutions. The autonomous e-ATAK bus project is part of a broader effort to create smarter, more sustainable cities, and this launch marks an important step towards achieving that goal.
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