A Quarter-Century of
Revolutionizing Public Transport
Since our founding in 1999, Kentkart has been transforming public transportation through innovative technology and smart mobility solutions. Our history reflects more than two decades of developing systems that improve ticketing, fleet management, route planning and passenger experiences across cities worldwide.
Milestones
1999
The first company in the world to integrate Electronic Fare Collection and Automatic Vehicle Management Systems into a single device, holding international patents for this innovation.
Starting from Türkiye, Kentkart has expanded its presence across major cities such as Gaziantep, Antalya, and Kocaeli, reaching 22+ cities nationwide.
Starting from Türkiye, Kentkart has expanded its presence across major cities such as Gaziantep, Antalya, and Kocaeli, reaching 22+ cities nationwide.
2004
Kentkart became a member of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
2005
Launched Real‑Time Passenger Information Systems and pioneered credit and debit card payments for public transport worldwide.
2008
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation Systems were installed in Skopje (Macedonia), Aleppo (Syria), and Amman (Jordan).
Kentkart started using Real-Time Passenger Information Systems of its own production
Kentkart started using Real-Time Passenger Information Systems of its own production
2009
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation Systems were installed in Doha (Qatar)
2011
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation System was launched in Belgrad (Serbia).
For its contributions to public transportation, Kentkart earned the right to become “A Member of Sustainable Public Transport” at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Dubai.
With its KentClub Project, for the first time in Turkey, kentkart enabled public transportation smart cards to be used in small payments and shopping.
For the first time in the world, kentkart developed an On-Board Camera System integrated with the Automated Fare Collection System.
For its contributions to public transportation, Kentkart earned the right to become “A Member of Sustainable Public Transport” at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Dubai.
With its KentClub Project, for the first time in Turkey, kentkart enabled public transportation smart cards to be used in small payments and shopping.
For the first time in the world, kentkart developed an On-Board Camera System integrated with the Automated Fare Collection System.
2012
Kentkart took place among the first 10 Turkish companies that reached the highest export figures in the consumer electronics category.
The Science and Technology General Directorate of the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Turkish Republic certified Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc. as an R&D Center.
The Intelligent Transportation System projects in Borsod and Vertes (Hungary), were undertaken by kentkart.
The Science and Technology General Directorate of the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Turkish Republic certified Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc. as an R&D Center.
The Intelligent Transportation System projects in Borsod and Vertes (Hungary), were undertaken by kentkart.
2013
Lahore Intelligent Transportation System, our first project in Pakistan, was launched.
2014
Szekesfeher Intelligent Transportation System, our third project in Hungary, was launched.
2015
Baku (Azerbaijan) and Islamabad (Pakistan) Intelligent Transportation Systems were installed.
Kentkart received the “2015 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership” in London for enhancing the travel experience with smart transportation solutions.
Kentkart received the “2015 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership” in London for enhancing the travel experience with smart transportation solutions.
2016
With its “Open Loop NFC Mobile Payment” project, Kentkart became the first in the “Transport and Ticketing” category in the “Contactless and Mobile Awards” contest in London (United Kingdom). At the same time, our company ranked among the top three in the “Best Industry Supplier” category.
2017
The Medina Project was our first undertaking in Saudi Arabia. Later, following the inauguration ceremony, Prince Faisal Bin Salman assigned Riyadh and Jeddah projects directly to Kentkart, thereby prizing our tremendous success in the Medina Project.
We introduced the “Kentkart Mobile Ticketing Application” to Kansas City (USA) and our technologies reached North America. It allowed passengers to buy tickets, plan their journeys, track stop and vehicle information, and benefit from the local opportunities with the “Sights to See” feature.
We introduced the “Kentkart Mobile Ticketing Application” to Kansas City (USA) and our technologies reached North America. It allowed passengers to buy tickets, plan their journeys, track stop and vehicle information, and benefit from the local opportunities with the “Sights to See” feature.
2018
Kentkart’s QR Code Payment Technology was introduced to the city of Doha (Qatar).
2019
Kentkart celebrated its 20th anniversary.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
2021
The Ministry of Industry and Technology of Turkey awarded Kentkart as “The Best R&D and Design Center” in its category.
Belgrade Intelligent Transportation System project (Serbia), which we launched in 2011, was renewed after 10 years of success. To the first project in South Africa (Mbombela), Kentkart added a second one in Tshwane city.
Kentkart expanded its presence in Pakistan after Karachi, the largest city of the country, was added to Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi projects.
Belgrade Intelligent Transportation System project (Serbia), which we launched in 2011, was renewed after 10 years of success. To the first project in South Africa (Mbombela), Kentkart added a second one in Tshwane city.
Kentkart expanded its presence in Pakistan after Karachi, the largest city of the country, was added to Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi projects.
2023
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation System was launched in Aosta, Rome, Civitavecchia (Italy)
2024
Kentkart, celebrating its 25th anniversary, received the 2024 Transport Ticketing Award in London for its joint project with Mowasalat Qatar during the world’s biggest football tournament in 2022. The project, selected as the Ticketing Enabler of the Year, involved integrating the Hayya Card (fan identification and entry permit into Qatar) into Doha’s public transport fare system.
2025
Kentkart won the Transport Ticketing Global 2025 Award for Best Equity and Inclusion Initiative for the second consecutive year. The award recognized projects in Ukraine and Italy, highlighting innovations in accessibility, safety, and scalable smart mobility solutions.
2026
Kentkart won the Best Equity & Inclusion Award at the Transport Ticketing Awards 2026 for its project with Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. The award recognized an innovative solution enabling passengers with disabilities to notify drivers in advance, enhancing safety, accessibility, and inclusive mobility.
A Quarter-Century of
Revolutionizing Public Transport
Since our founding in 1999, we've been committed to fundamentally changing how millions of people worldwide navigate their cities. During all these years, Kentkart has been focusing on developing eco-friendly, smart mobility solutions that promote public transport and make our cities cleaner and greener. From pioneering technology that streamlines ticketing and reduces paper waste to implementing systems that optimize route planning and decrease emissions, we are proud to play an essential part in creating a more sustainable future for all.
1999
After its foundation, Kentkart started developing its first Automated Fare Collection System for public transportation designed for smart cards.
2000
Kentkart won the SESAMES “Best Transportation Application” Award at the Cartes Exhibition held in Paris (France) every year.
2004
Kentkart became a member of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
2005
Kentkart became the first in the world to incorporate Automated Fare Collection and Vehicle Tracking Systems in a single validator and obtained its international patent rights.
2008
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation Systems were installed in Skopje (Macedonia), Aleppo (Syria), and Amman (Jordan).
Kentkart started using Real-Time Passenger Information Systems of its own production
Kentkart started using Real-Time Passenger Information Systems of its own production
2010
Kentkart became a finalist of the SESAMES Awards (Paris, France) for its “Infinite Kentkart” application.
2011
Kentkart Intelligent Transportation System was launched in Belgrad (Serbia).
For its contributions to public transportation, Kentkart earned the right to become “A Member of Sustainable Public Transport” at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Dubai.
With its KentClub Project, for the first time in Turkey, kentkart enabled public transportation smart cards to be used in small payments and shopping.
For the first time in the world, kentkart developed an On-Board Camera System integrated with the Automated Fare Collection System.
For its contributions to public transportation, Kentkart earned the right to become “A Member of Sustainable Public Transport” at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Dubai.
With its KentClub Project, for the first time in Turkey, kentkart enabled public transportation smart cards to be used in small payments and shopping.
For the first time in the world, kentkart developed an On-Board Camera System integrated with the Automated Fare Collection System.
2012
Kentkart took place among the first 10 Turkish companies that reached the highest export figures in the consumer electronics category.
The Science and Technology General Directorate of the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Turkish Republic certified Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc. as an R&D Center.
Kentkart became a finalist of the SESAMES awards (Paris, France).
The Intelligent Transportation System projects in Borsod and Vertes (Hungary), were undertaken by kentkart.
The Science and Technology General Directorate of the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Turkish Republic certified Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc. as an R&D Center.
Kentkart became a finalist of the SESAMES awards (Paris, France).
The Intelligent Transportation System projects in Borsod and Vertes (Hungary), were undertaken by kentkart.
2013
Lahore Intelligent Transportation System, our first project in Pakistan, was launched.
2014
Szekesfeher Intelligent Transportation System, our third project in Hungary, was launched.
2015
Baku (Azerbaijan) and Islamabad (Pakistan) Intelligent Transportation Systems were installed.
Kentkart received the “2015 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership” in London for enhancing the travel experience with smart transportation solutions.
Kentkart received the “2015 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership” in London for enhancing the travel experience with smart transportation solutions.
2016
With its “Open Loop NFC Mobile Payment” project, Kentkart became the first in the “Transport and Ticketing” category in the “Contactless and Mobile Awards” contest in London (United Kingdom). At the same time, our company ranked among the top three in the “Best Industry Supplier” category.
2017
The Medina Project was our first undertaking in Saudi Arabia. Later, following the inauguration ceremony, Prince Faisal Bin Salman assigned Riyadh and Jeddah projects directly to Kentkart, thereby prizing our tremendous success in the Medina Project.
We introduced the “Kentkart Mobile Ticketing Application” to Kansas City (USA) and our technologies reached North America. It allowed passengers to buy tickets, plan their journeys, track stop and vehicle information, and benefit from the local opportunities with the “Sights to See” feature.
We introduced the “Kentkart Mobile Ticketing Application” to Kansas City (USA) and our technologies reached North America. It allowed passengers to buy tickets, plan their journeys, track stop and vehicle information, and benefit from the local opportunities with the “Sights to See” feature.
2018
Kentkart’s QR Code Payment Technology was introduced to the city of Doha (Qatar).
2019
Kentkart celebrated its 20th anniversary.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
2021
The Ministry of Industry and Technology of Turkey awarded Kentkart as “The Best R&D and Design Center” in its category.
Belgrade Intelligent Transportation System project (Serbia), which we launched in 2011, was renewed after 10 years of success. To the first project in South Africa (Mbombela), Kentkart added a second one in Tshwane city.
Kentkart expanded its presence in Pakistan after Karachi, the largest city of the country, was added to Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi projects.
Belgrade Intelligent Transportation System project (Serbia), which we launched in 2011, was renewed after 10 years of success. To the first project in South Africa (Mbombela), Kentkart added a second one in Tshwane city.
Kentkart expanded its presence in Pakistan after Karachi, the largest city of the country, was added to Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi projects.
2023
Kentkart became a finalist in the 2023 Transport Ticketing Awards for the Best Smart Ticketing Programme with its “Enabling Concessionary Fares For Open-loop EMV Cards” project.
2024
Kentkart became a GO SMART Award 2024 finalist for its contributions to smart city initiatives with the integration of the earthquake victim e- government database into its fare collection system in Gaziantep City.
The joint project of Gaziantep Municipality and Kentkart was honored with 3rd place at the 2024 IoMobility Awards in Milan in the Enabling Services category.
Kentkart received the 2024 Transport Ticketing Award in London for its joint project with Mowasalat Qatar during the World’s biggest football tournament in 2022. The project, chosen as the Ticketing Enabler of the Year, involved integrating the Hayya Card (fan identification and an entry permit into Qatar) into Doha’s public transport fare system.
The joint project of Gaziantep Municipality and Kentkart was honored with 3rd place at the 2024 IoMobility Awards in Milan in the Enabling Services category.
Kentkart received the 2024 Transport Ticketing Award in London for its joint project with Mowasalat Qatar during the World’s biggest football tournament in 2022. The project, chosen as the Ticketing Enabler of the Year, involved integrating the Hayya Card (fan identification and an entry permit into Qatar) into Doha’s public transport fare system.
2025
Kentkart celebrated its 20th anniversary.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
2019 was marked by the successful implementation of multiple international projects. Our first enterprises in Ukraine (Lutsk) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), and the second enterprises in Jordan (Amman) and Serbia (Kragujevac) made traveling easier for even more people.
