Solaris Bus & Coach has been operating on the German market since 2000. Since then the Polish vehicle maker has become a staple view on local roads in Germany, having supplied over 3000 buses and trolleybuses in total to that country. What is important though: the firm does not solely rely on ties with existing clients but it continuously seeks to win new ones, too. The latest order placed with Solaris by SÜC Coburg is proof of these efforts.
The Bavarian bus operator commissioned two new Solaris Urbino 12 buses from the Bolechowo-based producer and these vehicles were delivered at the beginning of April. The first buses with the green dachshund logo to drive in the city of Coburg have been fitted with eco-friendly diesel engines that meet very restrictive Euro 6 standards. The 224 KW drive units boast also a cold start function, facilitating ignition at low temperatures. The engines are aligned with automatic gear boxes with a kick down function that helps traversing mountainous Bavarian roads.
The 2-2-0 door layout of the buses facilitates the efficient exchange of passengers. Seeking to ensure the comfort of passengers, the Polish producer has equipped its vehicles with air-conditioning, internal and external LED lighting systems and a comprehensive passenger information system. The Solaris Urbino buses for SÜC Coburg also contain seated places for 26 passengers, 10 of which can be accessed from the level of the low floor. Another 4 folding seats are located in the bay devised for the transport of wheelchairs or prams. Interestingly, the producer has applied an anti-graffiti coating to the seats.
The Bolechowo-based producer has not forgotten issues pertaining to passenger safety, either. Both new Urbino 12 buses are fitted with a CCTV system and a fire-fighting system that automatically puts out a fire in the engine compartments should one break out.
Owing to the bespoke approach to each customer, not only those holding huge tenders, Solaris Bus & Coach has managed to stay top-ranked in terms of share in the German and the European market of city buses. Thanks to realising contracts such as the one for SÜC Coburg, the Polish producer has shown that in spite of having spread to 32 countries and over 700 cities around the world it still is able to co-operate with everybody.
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
