The Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric has been awarded the Kielce Trade Fair Medal in the “Buses” category at this year’s TRANSEXPO 2026 International Fair of Public Transport. The jury recognized Solaris’ latest electric model for combining compact dimensions, high passenger capacity, and a towerless drive design. Solaris also received an award for its exhibition stand.
At this year’s TRANSEXPO 2026 International Fair of Public Transport in Kielce, Solaris received the Kielce Trade Fair Medal in the “Buses” category. The award went to the Urbino 10,5 electric, the latest addition to the manufacturer’s electric portfolio, showcased in Poland for the first time.
The Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric is built on Solaris’ standardized platform for zero-emission vehicles. Eliminating the traditional engine tower allows for more efficient use of interior space, giving the model the highest passenger capacity in its class. At the same time, its compact dimensions and a turning radius of less than 17 meters ensure excellent maneuverability.
“We are delighted that the Kielce Trade Fair jury has recognized the Urbino 10,5 electric. This model expands our electric portfolio with a vehicle designed specifically for routes where compact dimensions and maneuverability are essential, without compromising on passenger capacity. This award confirms that our development strategy is aligned with the needs of public transport operators,” said Dariusz Michalak, Chief Technology Officer at Solaris Bus & Coach.
At TRANSEXPO 2026, Solaris also received an award for its exhibition stand, where the manufacturer is showcasing two of the latest models from its zero-emission portfolio: the award-winning Urbino 10,5 electric and the new-generation Urbino 12 hydrogen.
The Kielce Trade Fair Medal is the latest in a series of awards presented to Solaris buses at TRANSEXPO. In 2024, the Urbino 18 hydrogen, previously named Bus of the Year 2025, won the award in the “Buses” category. In 2022, the Kielce Trade Fair Medal went to the Urbino 18,75 electric. Solaris has also received awards at earlier editions of the fair.
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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. ist einer der führenden europäischen Hersteller von Stadt- und Überlandbussen mit Schwerpunkt auf die Entwicklung von emissionsfreien Fahrzeugen, d. h. Elektro-, Wasserstoff- und Oberleitungsbussen. Dies bedeutet zugleich das breiteste Angebot an emissionsfreien Fahrzeugen auf dem europäischen Markt und die Position des Marktführers in diesem Marktsegment mit einem Anteil von 15,2%. Knapp 25.000 bisher gelieferte Solaris-Fahrzeuge sind bereits in 33 Ländern und 850 Städten in ganz Europa und außerhalb im Einsatz. Solaris ist Teil der spanischen Gruppe CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. Vom Konzept über die Entwicklung bis hin zur Fertigung entstehen Solaris-Busse in Polen. Alle Aktivitäten des Herstellers stehen im Einklang mit seiner Markenbotschaft: „Wir ändern das Gesicht des ÖPNV“. Solaris ist auch ein aktiver Partner für städtische Verkehrsbetriebe und bietet ihnen umfassende Unterstützung bei der Umstellung auf emissionsfreie Mobilität.
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Mateusz Figaszewski
Institutional Partnerships and External Relations Director
mateusz.figaszewski@solarisbus.com
