At the beginning of this year the Turkish municipalities of Balıkesir, Kocaeli and Manisa have placed their trust in IVECO BUS. Following the introduction of its CROSSWAY range to the Turkish market, IVECO BUS, in partnership with FSM Demirbaş Otomotive, has delivered a total of 35 CROSSWAY buses to the municipalities of Balıkesir, Kocaeli and Manisa.
The delivery ceremonies took place in the presence of the local dealer FSM Demirbaş Otomotive, which offers a wide range of services, including commercial advice, after-sales support, and extensive assistance in the region. Six CROSSWAY units will be deployed to ensure passenger transport between Balıkesir and Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport, joining the 10 units already in service since 2023. Additionally, 27 CROSSWAY units will be assigned to passenger transport between Kocaeli, the airport, and surrounding districts. Two more CROSSWAY units have been delivered to Manisa municipality. The vehicles for Balıkesir, Kocaeli and Manisa are equipped with the TECTOR engine, compatible with HVO, produced by FPT Industrial. Each vehicle can accommodate 55 passengers. "We are delighted with the trust that the municipalities of Balıkesir, Kocaeli and Manisa have placed in our CROSSWAY model. We are confident that the CROSSWAY will contribute to the improvement of public transport services in the region," said Gauthier Ricord, Head of Commercial Operations for AMEA & ANZ regions at IVECO BUS.