In the last days of 2017 Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. has signed a prestigious contract to deliver 41 trolleybuses to the Vilnius bus operator UAB „Vilniaus viešasis transportas" (VVT). It is another big agreement signed with this Lithuanian transport provider in the recent time. Only few weeks ago Solaris has won an order for a delivery of 150 buses to the very same operator.
In accordance with the agreement, all 41 trolleybuses will be delivered to Vilnius in 2018. The Solaris Trollino 12 vehicles will be equipped, among others, in energy recuperation system, air-conditioned passenger compartment, Wi-Fi Internet, USB charging sockets for the passengers and a CCTV monitoring system. One of the additional safety features on board will be a breathalyser, installed in the driver’s cabin and checking the driver’s sobriety before starting the vehicle.
The trolleybuses from Solaris are well familiar to the citizens of Vilnius. The Polish producer delivered its first vehicles of this type to the capital of Lithuania in 2004. Together with buses, there are nearly 200 vehicles marked with a Solaris logo in the cities of Vilnius, Kaunas and Panevezys. Owing to the agreement signed with VVT in November 2017 for a delivery of 150 buses (100 new Urbino 12 and 50 new Urbino 18), and the new contract including 41 trolleybuses, in 2018 this number will be doubled.
“It is with a great pleasure and satisfaction that we accepted the information of choosing our offer as the best one in a tender for a delivery of 41 trolleybuses to Vilnius. It was in the capital of Lithuania, a dozen or so years ago, that we started to create the foundations of modern trolleybus transport. Nowadays, trolleybuses from Solaris have become a part of the city’ landscape. We are very proud that we can participate in the further development of the ecological and emission-free public transport system in Vilnius", said Krzysztof Kowalski, Member of the Management Board of Solaris Bus & Coach Latvia, during the signing of the contract.
Information Solaris
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is one of the leading producers of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses in particular on the development of zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. This has resulted in the widest zero-emission product range in the European market and a leading position in this segment with a market share of 15.2%. Nearly 25,000 Solaris vehicles have been delivered so far and they ply the streets in 850 towns and cities across 33 countries located throughout Europe as well as beyond it. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. From conception, to the design and manufacturing phases, all Solaris buses are produced in Poland. Moreover, all activities undertaken by the manufacturer are in line with the brand’s mission, which is reflected in the motto “We are changing the image of public transport”. Solaris also actively partners with public transport operators and provides them with comprehensive support in their transition to zero-emission mobility.
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Mateusz Figaszewski
E-mobility Development & Market Intelligence Director
mateusz.figaszewski@solarisbus.com
