Solaris, a Polish manufacturer of modern buses and trams, has won an order for the delivery of 42 low-floor hybrid buses for the Hanover municipal transport operator üstra. This is a repeat order from the German client, which has so far had 63 Polish Solaris vehicles in its fleet.
The signed contract includes the delivery of 26 Solaris Urbino Hybrid vehicles in the twelve-meter version and 16 articulated Solaris Urbino buses with a length of 18 meters.
– We are pleased with our cooperation with Solaris. We see them as a reliable and innovative partner that guarantees the delivery of very high-quality buses while maintaining competitive prices. We highly value the company’s flexibility, close customer relations, and commitment to after-sales activities – says André Neiß, CEO of üstra.
– Solaris vehicles have made a significant contribution to the modernization of our fleet in recent years. The quality and reliability of the buses are appreciated by both passengers and the professionals and mechanics responsible for maintaining our fleet. The newly acquired hybrid buses are proof that Solaris can respond quickly and successfully to customer needs, even with advanced technologies – adds Wilhelm Lindenberg, a member of the board of the Hanover carrier.
The contract is scheduled to be implemented between 2013 and 2016. This year, 10 Solaris Urbino 12 Hybrid buses and the same number of Urbino 18 Hybrid buses will be delivered.
The Hanover carrier üstra has so far purchased 63 buses from the Polish manufacturer, including 11 hybrid buses in the 18-meter version. The current contract is another large order from the German market, to which the Polish manufacturer has already delivered nearly 2,000 vehicles.
– We are very pleased with the renewed trust shown by our long-term client. üstra is a role model in terms of investment in ecological urban transport. I also treat winning this tender as confirmation of the excellent qualifications of our buses – said Małgorzata Olszewska, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing.
Hybrid Solaris buses, present in the Polish manufacturer’s offer since 2006, were the first mass-produced vehicles of this type in Europe. These innovative buses, which consume up to 30% less fuel compared to traditional buses, have already reached customers in eight countries: Belgium, Finland, France, Lithuania, Germany, Norway, Poland, and Switzerland. Solaris is also the only European manufacturer that can offer as many as 5 different models of diesel-electric vehicles, which gives the customer the opportunity to choose the solution best suited to their needs and operating conditions.