Karsan Starts Autonomous e-ATAK Passenger Service at Efteling
Karsan started passenger service with its Autonomous e-ATAK bus at Efteling on August 12, 2026, the company announced in a press release.
The service connects the park's central public transport hub with nearby hotels, accommodation sites, and visitor facilities. Karsan said the deployment is the first autonomous bus service on public roads in the Dutch province of North Brabant.
The Efteling project is Karsan's second autonomous deployment in the Netherlands, following a service at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The Autonomous e-ATAK is an electric midibus designed for autonomous public transport routes.
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