Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. has won a tender for the supply of 300 intercity buses InterUrbino to Cotral, a public transport company based in Rome. The framework agreement with a value of nearly €110 million stipulates that within the next four years Polish manufacturer will hand over 300 vehicles to the customer. This year Solaris is to complete the first part of the order which most probably will cover 122 buses. Apart from the sale, the transaction includes also maintenance of the vehicles for ten years.
Modern, 12-metre InterUrbino will operate on regional lines in Lazio, an administrative region located in the central part of the Italian Peninsula. The vehicles ordered are fitted with DAF MX-11 engines developing 240 kW, which meet the most restrictive Euro 6 emission standards. There will be a modern CCTV system on board with 5 cameras enabling the driver to see the area behind the bus as well as vehicle’s interior and second door. Moreover, the buses are to be equipped with such solutions as passenger counting system and voice announcement system.
Up to 49 passengers will be able to travel in the spacious InterUrbino and enjoy comfortable seats with reclining backrests. Efficient air-conditioning will ensure the pleasure of the journey even on hottest days. There will be luggage space provided in compartments located under the floor, which have a capacity of 5.2 cubic metres. Smaller bags will fit perfectly in the luggage racks installed above the seats.
The contract with Cotral is a further order for Solaris intercity vehicles in Italy, but the first on such a large scale. So far Solaris has delivered over 500 buses and trolleybuses to Italian operators. Among these, 60 InterUrbino make up a significant share.
At the same time, it is the second greatest order in the company’s 20-year history, beating such major projects as manufacturing 260 Urbino for Berlin or delivering 225 city buses for Dubai. So far, only Athens City Transport has purchased slightly more Solaris vehicles than Cotral in a single order, which was for 320 Urbino.
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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
