Otokar tests autonomous bus

The company also produced Turkey’s first electric buses

ISTANBUL – Otokar, a Koç Group company, has been providing solutions special to the needs of the customers with its own technology, design and applications since 1963. As a major bus producer Otokar successfully tested Turkey’s first autonomous bus, with the cooperation of Okan University, according to a recent press release.

In the second phase of a four-phase development process, the company conducted software integration and autonomous verification tests.

The company was able to develop the autonomous bus, which provides sensitive controls even at low speeds and a comfortable ride for passengers, after a three-year study, said the statement.

As an innovative and initiative brand, Otokar had also produced Turkey’s first exported electric buses.