Otokar, the leader of the Turkish bus market, has received a total of 148 vehicle orders from two leading companies in the Italian market for a total of 34.2 million Euros for the peak and natural gas city buses.
One of the Koç Group companies, Otokar continues its successful debut in Europe, its target market for commercial vehicles. The company received a total of 148 bus orders from two different operators as part of the framework agreements signed with Italy-based purchasing office Consip in 2021 and 2022. Deliveries with a total value of 34.2 million Euros are planned to start in the second half of 2023 and to be completed in batches in the first half of 2024.
58 of the orders will be delivered to the Tuscany region of Italy. 28 medium size Doruk buses and 30 natural gas Kent buses will serve in the fleet of Autolinee Toscane, the leading transportation operator that undertakes all transportation in the Tyrrhenian Sea coastal region of Italy.
90 natural gas-powered Kent buses will be exported to Puglia, the southern region of Italy. The vehicles will provide passenger transportation services within the Department of Transport of the Puglia Region (Regione Puglia Dipartimento Mobilita).
Otokar’s tens of thousands of vehicles are in service in more than 50 countries all over the world, especially in Europe. Otokar’s 10.8 meter long natural gas powered Kent CNG buses draw attention with their modern interior and exterior appearance, environmental friendly engine, low floor entrance, high passenger capacity, superior road holding and powerful air conditioning. The vehicle that offers maximum safety with ABS, ASR, disc brakes and anti-jamming system on the doors; it also promises a high level of comfort in public transportation.
The 9-meter medium Doruk buses, produced by Otokar in line with user expectations and offered abroad under the name Vectio, stand out with their modern appearance, powerful engine, road holding and superior traction performance, as well as low operating costs. With its large and wide windows, spacious interior and standard air conditioning, it offers passengers a comfortable and enjoyable journey.