Karsan Will Deliver 118 New CNG Buses to Mersin

Karsan Will Deliver 118 New CNG Buses to Mersin
Karsan Will Deliver 118 New CNG Buses to Mersin

Karsan continues to ease the urban transportation of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality with its Menarinibus Citymood CNG (natural gas) fueled green buses. Karsan won the tender for the purchase of new vehicles, opened by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality with the contributions of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in order to use more environmentally friendly buses in harmony with the historical texture and architecture of the city. With this last tender of 21,9 million Euros won, Karsan will deliver a total of 84 Menarinibus Citymood CNG buses, 12 of which are 34 meters and 18 are 118 meters, to Mersin Municipality in 2022. Having delivered 2021 CNG-fueled buses to Mersin Municipality in 87, Karsan will offer a total of 2022 CNG-powered Menarinibus Citymood buses to the use of Mersin residents with deliveries to be completed in 205.

Together with 2022 67-meter Karsan Atak buses, which will be delivered to Mersin Metropolitan Municipality in 8, the total number of Karsan vehicles serving in Mersin will increase to 272, and these vehicles will allow the people of Mersin to travel comfortably and safely in the city. The signing ceremony within the scope of the tender agreement, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer, Secretary General Olcay Tok, Advisor to the President Ertan Güneş, Head of Transportation Department Ersan Topcuoğlu, Public Transport Manager Bayram Demir and Karsan CEO Okan Baş, General Sales and Foreign Relations It was held with the participation of Deputy Manager Muzaffer Arpacıoğlu, Domestic Sales Manager Adem Metin and Regional Manager Fırat Acar. At the ceremony, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “As one of the most important players in minibus and bus production in Turkey, we are shaping the future of transportation with environmentally friendly models. We are leading the modern transformation of cities with the vision of being one step ahead in the future of mobility with our electric and CNG powered and environmentally friendly models. We are happy to have won the tender for the 12 and 18 meter CNG-powered Menarinibus Citymood buses in Mersin, one of the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean coastline with a historical and modern texture, and to contribute to the nature of Mersin with our environmentally friendly buses.

Being one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in Turkey, Karsan continues to be the choice of green cities with its modern public transportation solutions. Karsan is important

In addition to the models it offers to European markets, it continues to be the preferred brand in urban public transportation solutions in Turkey with its domestic production models. Finally, Karsan won the tender for the purchase of new vehicles, opened by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality with the contributions of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The signing ceremony within the scope of the tender agreement, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer, Secretary General Olcay Tok, Advisor to the President Ertan Güneş, Head of Transportation Department Ersan Topcuoğlu, Public Transport Manager Bayram Demir and Karsan CEO Okan Baş, General Sales and Foreign Relations It was held with the participation of Deputy Manager Muzaffer Arpacıoğlu, Domestic Sales Manager Adem Metin and Regional Manager Fırat Acar. Karsan will deliver a total of 84 Menarinibus Citymood CNG buses, 12 of which are 34 meters and 18 are 118 meters, to Mersin Municipality in 2022.

Commenting on the subject, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “As one of the most important players in minibus and bus production in Turkey, we are shaping the future of transportation with environmentalist models. We are leading the modern transformation of cities with the vision of being one step ahead in the future of mobility with our electric, CNG and environmentally friendly models. In Mersin, one of the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean coastline with a historical and modern texture, we are happy to have won the tender for the 12 and 18-meter CNG-powered Menarinibus Citymood buses and to contribute to the nature of Mersin with our environmentally friendly buses.

Turkey's youngest bus fleet in Mersin with Karsan

In addition to the 2021 CNG-powered Citymood buses that Karsan has already delivered to Mersin Municipality in 87, a total of 2022 CNG-powered Citymood buses will be available to Mersin residents with deliveries to be completed in 205. Together with 2022 67-meter Atak buses, which will be delivered to Mersin Metropolitan Municipality in 8, the total number of Karsan vehicles serving in Mersin will increase to 272, allowing the people of Mersin to travel comfortably and safely. Thus, Turkey's youngest bus fleet will start operating in Mersin with Karsan.

Meets all needs

Preparing its new CNG vehicles for delivery, Karsan equipped its models with high technology in order to bring environmental friendly vehicles to Mersin, one of the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean coastline. The 12 and 18 meter CNG buses, which are mostly used by female drivers in Mersin, provide significant operational savings to Mersin Municipality with their comfort and environmentalism, as well as their stinginess in fuel. The vehicles are equipped with high-tech camera and recording systems, collision sensors, and high-capacity driver and passenger air conditioners with fresh air intake, the need for which has become more evident especially during the pandemic period.

Environmentally friendly CNG fueled buses also reduce operating costs

Offering low fuel consumption and low operating costs, the 12-meter (CNG fueled) natural gas-powered Menarinibus Citymood solo bus model makes urban transportation a pleasure with its fully low-floor structure, independent front suspension and superior comfort, while providing a full digital display with diagnosis, wide viewing angle and automatic transmission to its users. It offers comfortable operations. The environmental friendly, Euro 6 normed FPT CURSOR 7,8 CNG engine with a volume of 8 liters offers its users 243 kW of power and a maximum torque of 1.300 Nm. Adding a different dimension to urban transportation with its 35 fixed seats and a high passenger capacity of 135 people, the 18-meter-long CNG fueled Menarinibus Citymood articulated bus model expands the comfort area and offers maximum capacity.

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