A cooperation preliminary protocol has been signed between PTT Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (PTT Teknoloji) and Bin Ulaşım ve Akıllı Şehir Teknolojileri A.Ş. (BinBin) with the aim of enhancing collaboration in the field of Smart Transportation Systems (AUS), improving services offered to end users, and developing new services.
PTT Technology, the operator of Turkey's first domestic MaaS platform TRota, and Turkey's leading micromobility company BinBin a collaboration protocol has been signed to enhance cooperation in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), improve services provided to end-users, and develop new services. Under this protocol, various collaborations will be developed between BinBin, a micromobility company operating in 19 cities across 5 countries worldwide, and PTT Teknoloji, the operator of the TRota Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application. This includes integrating existing applications in the ITS field, conducting joint R&D projects in ITS and mobility, establishing partnerships for ongoing projects, and providing mutual facilitation on technical and administrative matters related to existing ITS products and services.
BinBin's CEO, Kadir Abdik, BinBin's CEO, Kadir Abdik, expressed his great satisfaction with the collaboration with PTT Teknoloji and said, “Since our establishment in 2019, we have been playing an active role in the transformation journey of micromobility in our country. Over the past 4 years, we have made micromobility culture an integral part of urban life. Along with the cities that have this experience, we are also focusing on expanding our service network in cities where we can further promote this culture. We believe that our collaboration with PTT Teknoloji will be a significant step for the growth of the micromobility sector in our country. With this opportunity, we aim to create partnerships that meet the needs and expectations of our business partners and add more value to the micromobility ecosystem.”
Ali Taşkın, General Manager of PTT Teknoloji stated “With our ongoing development of the TRota MaaS application, we aim to provide our citizens with a seamless transportation experience. Through TRota, users will be able to access services from all integrated service providers across various transportation modes such as intercity public transport, urban public transport, and shared vehicles through a single application. Route planning, payment, and reservation processes can all be handled through this single application, enabling the use of multiple transportation modes for a more efficient journey. In this context, we place significant importance on micromobility vehicles that play a complementary role in the final segment of journeys, especially in the last mile, which is the section from public transport vehicles to the final destination. We believe that this collaboration with BinBin will also play a crucial role in the development of a holistic transportation approach in our country and the growth of the micromobility and smart transportation sectors.”
The developing TRota will soon begin operations in Konya as its first city, providing access not only to public transportation vehicles offered by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality but also to other transportation modes.
TRota
TRota is a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application being developed by the PTT Teknoloji and Inova Consortium with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's UDHAM Presidency. TRota aims to provide citizens with a planable, predictable, fast, and cost-effective travel experience by integrating various urban and intercity transportation modes. It seeks to encourage the use of public transport, shorten travel times, and offer a passenger-focused experience by allowing users to plan, pay, and make reservations for different transportation services through a single interface. The developing TRota will soon begin operations in Konya as its first city, offering integrated access to both public transportation vehicles provided by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality and contracted transportation services and facilities.
PTT Teknoloji
PTT Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (PTT Teknoloji) was established on February 2, 2018, with the aim of producing solutions that leverage technological advancements to make the services provided by PTT in the fields of postal, cargo, and banking faster and more efficient. PTT Teknoloji combines PTT's extensive service experience from the past to the future with technological innovations and sector dynamics. It provides domestic, national, and reliable solutions not only to PTT but also primarily to the public sector and private enterprises.
BinBin
BinBin is a technology brand that offers an eco-friendly and economical transportation alternative that makes short-distance travel enjoyable. Operating in the fields of smart city technologies and micro-mobility, BinBin began its operations on university campuses in 2019 and decided to expand to urban areas in 2020. It provides a practical and sustainable transportation option for users tired of traffic. BinBin aims to reduce carbon emissions by developing environmentally friendly technologies and continues its efforts with sensitivity and awareness for future generations. Currently, BinBin serves users in Istanbul, Konya, Kayseri, Antalya, Eskişehir, Samsun, Adana, Kocaeli, Bursa, Trabzon, Gaziantep, Uşak, and Sakarya. Being the first company to expand internationally in the micro-mobility sector, BinBin has operations in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Croatia, and continues to expand its network every day.