A quiet, efficient, fully accessible electric minibus. The eJEST delivers exceptional maneuverability, low operating costs, and smooth passenger experience.
Built on the proven eJEST platform and automated by ADASTEC, this Level-4 autonomous minibus brings reliable, safe, and fully accessible automated transit to real-world routes.
The 8th Annual Conference on Autonomous Vehicles & Public Transport, organized by AV America and Global Mass Transit, brings together transit agencies, public authorities, operators, manufacturers, and technology leaders to examine how autonomous and electric mobility is transitioning from pilot programs to scalable public transport service.
Held at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, the conference focuses on practical implementation—covering policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, workforce transformation, infrastructure readiness, data governance, and lessons learned from early deployments in North America and globally.
Damera Corporation is participating in the event alongside its partners Karsan and ADASTEC, contributing practical insight into right-sized transit solutions that bridge today’s operational needs with future autonomous capability.
At the conference, attendees will be able to learn more about the Karsan eJEST and the Karsan eJEST Autonomous—platforms designed for first- and last-mile connectivity, on-demand service, circulators, campuses, and defined-route environments. Damera’s team will be able to provide detailed technical information, deployment experience, and operational insights.
The Karsan eJEST is a low-floor, fully electric minibus designed to address the operational realities of suburban and urban transit. Its right-sized capacity, step-free accessibility, and modern interior make it well suited for first- and last-mile connections, on-demand service, feeder routes, community circulators, and paratransit operations. By aligning vehicle size with actual demand, eJEST enables agencies to provide frequent, reliable service without the cost and inefficiency associated with operating full-size buses in lower-density or variable-demand environments. Its quiet operation, contemporary design, and rider-focused features help improve the perception of public transit while supporting consistent, everyday use.
Building on this proven platform, the Karsan eJEST Autonomous integrates Level-4 autonomous driving technology to support future-ready transit applications. Designed for controlled and semi-controlled environments, such as campuses, districts, circulators, and defined-route services, eJEST Autonomous enables agencies to explore automation where it delivers clear operational value. By combining autonomy with a right-sized, accessible electric vehicle, this solution supports predictable service, improved safety, and scalable deployment—helping transit agencies transition from pilot projects toward reliable autonomous operations that complement existing networks.
Damera’s participation reflects a focus on real-world feasibility: aligning vehicle selection, charging strategy, winter performance, after-sales support, and parts availability to help agencies deploy reliable service—not just experimental technology. This approach supports transit agencies looking to electrify and automate incrementally, without committing to large-scale, high-risk system changes.
At the conference, Ömer Yılmaz, Regional Sales Manager at Karsan Automotive, will share practical insight into how autonomous buses are transitioning from pilot projects into daily transit operations. Drawing on Karsan’s live deployments across Europe and the United States, his presentation focuses on real operating conditions, service design, and the steps agencies are taking to integrate autonomous vehicles into existing transit networks. The session is particularly valuable for transit agencies seeking to understand what it takes to move beyond demonstrations toward reliable, repeatable service.
The conference will also feature Cemre Kavvasoglu, North America Product Management Director at ADASTEC, who will present on the operational performance of SAE Level-4 automated bus deployments currently in service across Europe and the United States. His session highlights how autonomous driving systems are already supporting revenue service on multiple vehicle platforms in diverse real-world environments. For transit professionals, this provides valuable perspective on autonomy readiness, operational boundaries, and how automated public transport can be deployed responsibly and at scale—based on proven results rather than future concepts.
Planning your next step in electric or autonomous transit?
Connect with Damera Corporation during or after the conference to explore how right-sized electric and autonomous minibuses can support reliable, scalable public transport.
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