Renewed Mercedes-Benz Travego and Tourismo was introduced. The company promises a unique travel experience with its new models.
The official statement made by Mercedes-Benz Türk about the renewed Mercedes-Benz Travego and Tourismo was as follows: “Raising standards with its innovation-oriented approach, Mercedes-Benz Türk continues to shape the travel experience of the future with its new 2024 model Travego and Tourismo buses. Mercedes-Benz Türk introduced the innovations in the Mercedes-Benz Travego and Tourismo model buses, which are equipped with the highest level driving and safety technologies, at a press conference.” In his speech at the press conference, he stated that they constantly improve their vehicles in line with developing and changing customer needs and demands. Cem Demirel, Mercedes-Benz Turkish Bus Product Management Group Manager, “As Mercedes-Benz Türk, we offer the highest level of safety, comfort, economic performance and a unique travel experience with the improvements and innovations we make in our buses. While determining our renewal strategy, our biggest help is the feedback we receive from our passengers, captains and customers. We attach great importance to every feedback and evaluate it meticulously. We are implementing these changes with the high competence and support of our Hoşdere Factory and R&D Center. As you know, the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR-B) will come into effect to increase driving and pedestrian safety. This regulation requires a number of auxiliary safety systems on buses to be registered in Turkey as of January 2025.
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We aim to provide maximum security to our captains and passengers by integrating our technologies that fully meet the requirements of this regulation into our vehicles as of April 2024 and by improving our existing security systems, and we continue to be a leading manufacturer and brand in the sector. “Our buses, equipped with innovative safety systems and assistive technologies, play an important role in preventing accidents by minimizing driver errors and increasing environmental perception.” said.
The following was stated about the 2024 model year hardware changes:
“New Rims Providing Aesthetics and Durability: In addition to adding lug nut protection to the front and rear axles, the rim designs were renewed by adding axle covers with the Mercedes logo to the rear axle.
Corridor and Floor Lighting: The travel experience has been made more comfortable with the floor lighting added to the corridor.
Additional Compartment in the Cockpit: An additional compartment was added above the radio in Tourismo model buses, allowing captains to keep their belongings more orderly.
Phone and Tablet Holders on Seat-Back Tables: With this addition, it is aimed to increase passenger satisfaction and provide an ergonomic travel experience.
New Equipment for Captain Rest Facilities: USB units in captain rest facilities have been changed to A+C instead of A+A. With one of the dual outputs turning into C type, charging opportunity was also offered for new generation electronic devices. The comfort of the captains was increased by adding a net partition and extra hangers to the rest area.
Hostess Air Nozzle: The hostess air nozzle, located in the front glove compartment of Travego model buses, was added to the package shelf in Tourismo model buses, increasing the travel comfort of the host/hostess.
Premium Separation Wall: Separation walls on Travego model buses have been updated to premium; In this way, the travel experience was made more comfortable.
Rear Axle Area Lighting: LED lights have been added to the right and left parts of the rear axles of Travego and Tourismo model buses, which are activated by reverse gear and help the captain especially during night driving.
New Driver’s Seat in Travego: 3 basic innovations were added with the transition to the new driver’s seat in Travego.
- Cooling Function
- Seat Belt Vertical Adjustability Feature
- Seat belt designed in red to draw attention to safety
This driver’s seat is also offered as an option in Tourismo model buses.
Tourism Features
These features have been added only to Travego 15 model buses.
- 2 Foldable 19-inch Monitors: 2 foldable 19-inch monitors have been added to meet the entertainment and information needs of passengers.
- Wired Guide Microphone: A wired guide microphone has been added to facilitate the communication of tour guides and improve the tour experience.
New and Improved Security Scopes Added According to the EU General Security Regulation (GSR-B):
Reverse Camera: The reversing camera offered in Tourismo and Conecto model buses was supported with a monitor in line with GSR requirements. In Travego model buses, this feature is offered with the existing 360 camera system.
New Generation Sensor Set: A total of 6 sensors with new technology radars and Multi-Purpose Camera (MPC) feed the security systems of Mercedes-Benz buses by working fully integrated and scanning a 270° field of view.
Front Protection Assistant and Side Protection Assistants: Sensors that scanned only the right area of the bus in the previous generation, can detect pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle in a wide area by scanning both the front and left area in current models. In addition to visually and audibly warning the driver on the screen to prevent blind spots and accidents, it also physically warns the driver with vibration on the seat, providing support to the driver during turns and lane changes.
Protection System Against Cyber Attacks: A new system has been added to protect the control units and systems in Tourismo and Travego model buses against cyber attacks.
Emergency Braking Signal – ESS: Emergency Braking Signal was added to Tourismo and Travego model buses by updating the rear headlights to fully LED. Emergency Braking Signal transmits the warning more clearly and at a longer range in case of emergency braking, depending on the vehicle traffic coming from behind.
Traffic Sign Assistant -ISA (TSA): The Traffic Sign Assistant, newly added to Tourismo and Travego model buses, identifies traffic signs and speed limit signs on the road and informs and warns the driver visually and audibly.
Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA6): Supported by sensors and multifunctional camera instead of ABA 4 in the Travego and Tourismo model travel buses produced by Mercedes Benz Türk; Switched to ABA 6, the 6th generation system with increased sensitivity. In Conecto model buses, Pre-Collision Brake Assist 2 (PGA2) with increased sensitivity has been introduced.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: The tire pressure monitoring system, which will be mandatory with GSR, has been offered as standard on our Travego model buses since 2016 and on our Tourismo model buses since 2021.
Alcohol Lock Preparation: The necessary preparation infrastructure has been added to install an alcohol testing system in our Travego and Tourismo model buses.
Driver Fatigue and Attention Warning: Driver Fatigue and Attention Warning, which will be mandatory with GSR, has been offered as standard in our Travego and Tourismo vehicles since 2021.”