Solaris has won a tender for the supply of 60 low-floor and low-emission city buses for the Kraków Municipal Transport Company (MPK). Solaris Urbino buses are already well-known in Kraków, but this time the city has ordered new-generation vehicles that offer even greater travel comfort for passengers and better working conditions for drivers.
The value of the signed contract exceeds 71 million PLN. The delivery of 60 new Solaris Urbino 12 units is scheduled for June of this year. Compared to the Urbino version previously known in Kraków, the new generation offers passengers, among other things, more seats accessible from the low floor and a more spacious interior. Drivers will have a more ergonomic cabin at their disposal, which, thanks to a higher-positioned seat, provides the driver with better visibility. Passengers will have no trouble recognizing the new Solaris buses, as their design differs significantly from the previous version. The modern and expressive look of the new Urbino has been awarded, among others, in the prestigious German iF Design Award competition. A pleasant surprise awaits mobile device users using public transport. On board each bus, three USB ports/chargers will be installed, allowing passengers to charge their smartphones or tablets.
The vehicles will be powered by eco-friendly DAF engines meeting strict Euro 6 emission standards. An additional novelty will be an energy recovery system. Kinetic energy recovered during the braking process is converted into electricity and stored in special supercapacitors. It can then be used to power the bus’s electrical system. This solution allows for reduced fuel consumption.
– When ordering new buses, we paid attention to ensuring that they are vehicles guaranteeing passengers a high level of travel comfort. Additionally, we expect vehicles that meet the highest European standards related to environmental protection. It is also worth remembering that the delivery of 60 buses manufactured by Solaris will be carried out as part of an EU project – emphasized Rafał Świerczyński, President of the Management Board of MPK SA in Kraków.
– Kraków is one of our most important clients, not only in the Polish market but in all of Europe. We are proud that we will be able to supply the Municipal Transport Company in Kraków with such a large fleet of the latest generation buses. We will make every effort to ensure that their passengers and drivers are satisfied with the quality of travel – said Eberhard Wolters, Member of the Management Board of Solaris responsible for sales, marketing, and after sales.