Damera Showcases Karsan eJEST at APTA TRANSform 2025 Together with Beep and Adastec

September 15, 2025
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2025
September 14–17
Boston, MA, USA
Type of the event
Exhibition
On Display
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September 15, 2025
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The APTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO 2025 is public transit’s premier showcase of technology, products, and innovation. Each year, it brings together policymakers, transit agencies, operators, manufacturers, and technology leaders from across North America and beyond.

This year, Damera Corporation is proud to present the Karsan eJEST — North America’s first fully electric, low-floor accessible minibus — at booth #405, alongside our partners Beep, Inc. and ADASTEC Corp. Together, we are demonstrating how vehicles, technology, and operations can combine to create cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive transit systems.

Why the eJEST Matters

The Karsan eJEST, distributed in Canada by Damera, is designed for the realities of North American communities. At just 19 ft (5.9 m), it is compact enough for suburban streets, rural towns, and campus routes, yet powerful enough to serve as a dependable feeder or on-demand vehicle.

Key features include:

  • Range & performance: Up to 130 miles (210 km) on a single charge, highway speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h), and 25% regenerative braking.
  • Accessibility by design: Low-floor boarding, and built-in ramp for seniors, families, and people with disabilities.
  • Comfort & technology: Panoramic windows, independent suspension, digital driver cluster, and telematics-ready systems.
  • Durability & sustainability: A 12+ year lifecycle, with lower operating costs and zero tailpipe emissions.

Partnerships That Deliver Impact

The eJEST is powerful on its own — but its real impact comes from collaboration.

  • Beep, Inc. is a U.S. leader in deploying autonomous, electric, shared mobility networks. Their operational expertise ensures safe, effective deployment in real communities.
  • ADASTEC Corp. provides SAE Level-4 automated driving software, enabling factory-fitted autonomous buses that meet federal safety and ADA standards.
  • Damera delivers the vehicles, fleet support, charging infrastructure, technical expertise, and workforce training needed to ensure success.

Together, we’re offering end-to-end solutions for municipalities, agencies, campuses, and private communities — making mobility safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.

The Difference Our Bus Makes

Public transit in North America faces unique challenges: infrequent service, high operating costs, car dependency, and climate commitments. Traditional 40-ft buses often run half-empty on suburban or rural routes, making them costly and inefficient.

The eJEST solves these problems by being:

  • Right-sized — perfect for areas where large buses are impractical.
  • Zero-emission — helping agencies meet climate goals while reducing noise and pollution.
  • Accessible — ensuring mobility for seniors, youth, newcomers, and people with disabilities.
  • Cost-effective — lower operating costs mean agencies can expand service and increase frequency.

In short: the eJEST makes transit frequent, flexible, and affordable — turning it into a service people actually want to use.

New eJEST Deployments Soon

Beep announced launching new deployments soon in Florida and Georgia, as the eJEST is already proving its effectiveness and ability to attract ridership — showing that zero-emission, right-sized minibuses are not just a concept, but a scalable model for communities across the U.S.

At APTA TRANSform, we’re proud to show that our solutions are not just innovative — they’re ready for real-world adoption. Together with Beep and ADASTEC, we’re bringing mobility systems that comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable state and federal requirements.

This means agencies and municipalities can deploy vehicles with confidence, knowing they meet the highest standards for safety, accessibility, and compliance.

Meet Us at Booth #405

The future of transit is built on vehicles, technology, and partnerships that work together. The eJEST, supported by Beep’s operations and ADASTEC’s autonomy, is not just a vehicle — it’s part of a complete mobility ecosystem.

👉 Visit us at booth #405 at APTA TRANSform 2025 to learn how we can help your community deliver smarter, cleaner, and more connected transit.

📩 To connect with our team, reach out at sales@dameracorp.com

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