Karsan Autonomous e-Atak Commences Service in Finland
Karsan continues to make strides in autonomous and electric public transportation solutions. The company's Level 4 autonomous public transportation vehicle, Autonomous e-Atak, has begun its operations in Finland. Karsan CEO Okan Bas stated, "We will continue to expand our share in the Scandinavian markets, aiming to be the primary solution partner for public transportation problems with our autonomous and electric vehicles."

Karsan continues to make strides in autonomous and electric public transportation solutions. The company's Level 4 autonomous public transportation vehicle, Autonomous e-Atak, has begun its operations in Finland. Karsan CEO Okan Bas stated, "We will continue to expand our share in the Scandinavian markets, aiming to be the primary solution partner for public transportation problems with our autonomous and electric vehicles."
Developed in collaboration with ADASTEC, the world's first Level 4 autonomous vehicle, Autonomous e-Atak, has also become Finland's first autonomous vehicle. According to the company's announcement, Karsan is playing a pioneering role in the transformation of public transportation towards electric and autonomous solutions, continuing to draw attention with its innovative models and superior service approach.
Recently, Karsan delivered an 8-meter Autonomous e-Atak to Finland's Remoted company in collaboration with Norwegian public transportation authority VY Group, one of the largest in the Scandinavian countries. Now, with the inauguration ceremony held in Tampere, the Autonomous e-Atak has started providing autonomous passenger transport services on a public transportation line. The event was attended by senior representatives from Karsan, Lempaala, and Finland's public transportation operator Nysee.
The Autonomous e-Atak will initially operate on a 5.5-kilometer route between Haurala and Lampaala in the Tampere region. In the future, after necessary preparations are completed, the route will be extended.
In the announcement, Karsan CEO Okan Bas highlighted that the Autonomous e-Atak is the first full-size driverless bus to carry fare-paying passengers on public transportation routes in the open traffic of Finland, following the USA and Norway. Bas explained, "The Karsan Autonomous e-Atak will serve in the city of Tampere, which is located between two lakes, following a 5.5-kilometer round trip route. Although the 17-stop route includes challenging elements for autonomous vehicles such as traffic lights, intersections, and pedestrian crossings, the Autonomous e-Atak, a globally proven model, can easily overcome these challenges. In the first part of this route, our maximum speed will be 30 km/h, but when the second route is added, our vehicle will reach speeds of 40 km/h."
Okan Bas emphasized that in the Haurala region, where only one bus is currently used for public transportation, the Autonomous e-Atak will support the vehicle, giving the entire local population the opportunity to travel with these vehicles.
Bas also noted their continued efforts to transform the transportation infrastructure worldwide with electric and autonomous vehicles, particularly in Europe, and added, "With the vision of being 'One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,' our advanced mobility solutions developed by Karsan continue to be the first choice for many of the world's historic cities. Beyond our main target markets, we provide services with our domestically produced models across a vast geography from Japan to the USA. We will continue to expand our share in the Scandinavian markets and remain the primary solution partner for public transportation problems with our autonomous and electric vehicles."
ADASTEC CEO Ali Peker also spoke about the project, stating that they had another opportunity to demonstrate the superior performance and reliability of their autonomous driving software. Peker elaborated that the 5.5-kilometer route between Hauralantie and Lempaala will be extended to 10.5 kilometers in the future, serving more passengers. He added, "With our experience gained in challenging weather conditions and our advanced technology, we provide safe and comfortable journeys in all climate conditions. This launch once again demonstrates our commitment to sustainable and innovative public transportation solutions. With our vision to shape the future of urban transportation, we will continue to revolutionize public transportation systems."
The Karsan Autonomous e-Atak is equipped with numerous LiDAR sensors positioned at various points on the vehicle. Additionally, it features advanced radar technology at the front, high-resolution image processing with RGB cameras, and enhanced environmental safety with thermal cameras, among other innovative technologies. In collaboration with ADASTEC, these technologies enable the Autonomous e-Atak to operate as a Level 4 Autonomous vehicle on a planned route without a driver. Capable of autonomous driving at speeds up to 40 km/h in all weather conditions, day or night, the vehicle can perform all tasks typically managed by a bus driver, such as pulling up to stops, managing boarding and alighting processes, and handling intersections and traffic lights autonomously.