Otokar Centro Will Serve Balıkesir Residents

Otokar, the primary choice of metropolitan cities in public transportation, has won the Balıkesir Public Transportation Inc. in recent months. delivered 25 Otokar CENTROs to Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality within the scope of the tender opened by . The 6.6-meter-long CENTROs, which were put into service at the ceremony held at Edremit Bus Terminal, will bring a new breath to Balıkesir's public transportation.

Otokar, one of the Koç Group companies, continues to strengthen the public transportation fleets of municipalities abroad and all over Turkey with its modern vehicles. Otokar offers comfortable and safe travel opportunities to millions of passengers in more than 50 countries with the technology, design and ergonomics of the vehicles it produces; Following Balıkesir Mass Transportation Inc. winning the tender opened for Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, 25 Otokar CENTRO 6.6 meters long vehicles were delivered at a ceremony held at Edremit Bus Terminal.

Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yücel Yılmaz, Edremit District Governor Ahmet Odabaş, district mayors, Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Mehmet Akif Şencan, Transportation Planning and Rail Systems Department Head Nurullah Erel, Balıkesir Mass Transportation Inc. attended the delivery ceremony. General Manager Atınç Akıncı and Otokar Commercial Vehicles Public Sales Director Mahir Özşeker attended. The vehicles, which will strengthen Balıkesir's existing fleet, will be used in the Ayvalık-Edremit Gulf line region and district lines close to the center.

Speaking at the ceremony, Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yücel Yılmaz stated that Otokar CENTRO was preferred based on the need for an ergonomic vehicle with high maneuverability, suitable for the conditions of the region, easy for passengers to get on and off.

Stating that they are excited and happy that Otokar CENTRO will carry the people of Balıkesir, Otokar Commercial Vehicles Public Sales Director Mahir Özşeker said, “CENTRO is the most innovative vehicle of European norms with its passenger carrying capacity and superior maneuverability. In addition to the savings it provides to its users with its affordable investment cost and low operating costs, CENTRO promises comfort with its high performance, low floor and large interior volume. "CENTRO, which we developed with our nearly 60 years of experience in the field of public transportation, will be indispensable for modern cities in public transportation," he said.

It will be the new favorite of public transportation

Otokar CENTRO, which is 6.6 meters long, draws attention with its large and spacious interior. Developed for municipalities and public bus cooperatives, the vehicle climbs steep slopes without difficulty with its environmentally friendly engine that provides Euro 6 emission level and superior performance, while providing savings with low operating costs. The vehicle with 11 fixed and 6 folding seats can carry 14 standing passengers. With its low-floor body design that allows step-free entry and the disabled ramp, all passengers can easily get into the vehicle and travel in comfort thanks to its comfortable seats. Otokar CENTRO gives confidence to both its passengers and drivers with its technology and high safety equipment.