A new era in Ankara transport: Giant metrobus vehicles are coming

The EGO General Directorate is preparing to add high-capacity, double-articulated metrobuses to its vehicle fleet to strengthen public transport services in Ankara. According to a statement from the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB), these new vehicles will both increase the quality of urban transport and reduce traffic congestion.

HIGH PASSENGER CAPACITY AND MODERN EQUIPMENT

The new metrobuses will be 25 meters long and have a capacity of at least 270 passengers. The vehicles are designed to be accessible to disabled passengers, featuring 29 seats and 2 wheelchair compartments.

The metrobuses are also equipped with technological features such as fully automatic transmissions, air-conditioned driver and passenger cabins, USB charging points, digital passenger information screens, camera-assisted mirrors, and fire extinguishing and emergency evacuation systems. This equipment will elevate both driver safety and passenger comfort to the highest level.

SPECIAL TRAINING FOR EGO PERSONNEL HAS BEGUN

Technical and driving training has also begun for the EGO drivers who will operate the new vehicles. These training sessions aim to ensure that drivers are proficient in all vehicle systems and provide service with maximum efficiency. The training program will contribute to both traffic safety and the improvement of service quality.

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We are preparing to bring new-generation metrobuses, equipped with modern technology and with a capacity of at least 270 passengers, to our Capital.

The metrobuses, for which the procurement process is ongoing, will serve on the;

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3 MAIN ROUTES DETERMINED

Feasibility studies are ongoing for the three main routes where the new metrobuses are planned to be used. The planned lines are as follows:

1.Yenikent – Ulus – Karapürçek

2.Yıldırım Beyazıt University – Protocol Road – Konya Road – Ankara University Gölbaşı Campus

3.Yıldırım Beyazıt University – Ovacık Neighborhood – Etlik Street – Ankara University Gölbaşı Campus

These lines aim to increase the efficiency of transport axes by covering Ankara’s densely populated regions.

TEST DRIVES HAVE BEGUN

In the statement made by the ABB, it was also shared that one of the new-generation metrobuses has started trial runs on Ankara's boulevards and streets for testing purposes. These tests are measuring the vehicles' adaptation to urban conditions.

News Source: 12punto