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Innovation driven by real city needs

From the first low-floor bus to zero-emission mobility solutions for cities worldwide.

Since 1996, Solaris has been developing urban transport technologies that respond to the evolving needs of cities. Innovation means improving accessibility, increasing efficiency and consistently moving towards zero-emission mobility.

Today, Solaris solutions help cities build more sustainable, comfortable and modern public transport systems across Europe and beyond.

History of Solaris

  • History of Solaris

Milestones

  • Bus production begins in Bolechowo, near Poznań 1996

    Bus production begins in Bolechowo, near Poznań

  • Premiere of the Solaris Urbino – the company’s own model, available in various lengths 1999

    Premiere of the Solaris Urbino – the company’s own model, available in various lengths

  • Premiere of Solaris Trollino – the first zero-emission vehicle in the Solaris portfolio 2001

    Premiere of Solaris Trollino – the first zero-emission vehicle in the Solaris portfolio

  • Solaris Urbino hybrid – the first mass-produced hybrid bus in the European Union 2006

    Solaris Urbino hybrid – the first mass-produced hybrid bus in the European Union

  • World premiere of Solaris Urbino electric – the brand’s first fully electric city bus 2011

    World premiere of Solaris Urbino electric – the brand’s first fully electric city bus

  • Fourth-generation Urbino – new front design and major facelift 2014

    Fourth-generation Urbino – new front design and major facelift

  • Solaris Urbino 12 electric wins “Bus of the Year 2017” 2016

    Solaris Urbino 12 electric wins “Bus of the Year 2017”

  • Solaris joins the CAF Group, opening the path for global development 2018

    Solaris joins the CAF Group, opening the path for global development

  • Launch of the Solaris Urbino hydrogen – a bus generating electricity on board 2019

    Launch of the Solaris Urbino hydrogen – a bus generating electricity on board

  • First contract for electric buses in the United States – entry into a new strategic market 2024

    First contract for electric buses in the United States – entry into a new strategic market

  • Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen wins the “Bus of the Year 2025” title 2024

    Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen wins the “Bus of the Year 2025” title

  • Premiere of the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric with modular drive 2025

    Premiere of the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric with modular drive

Portfolio evolution

  • Portfolio evolution

From factory in Poland to cities across Europe and beyond

Over three decades, Solaris has expanded its presence step by step, responding to the growing demand for modern and sustainable public transport.

Today, Solaris vehicles operate in cities of all sizes – from regional centres to largest metropolitan areas.

Solaris in numbers

  • 28,000+ vehicles delivered
    28,000+ vehicles delivered
  • 6,800
    Over 6,800 zero-emission vehicles
  • 30+
    30+ countries, 900 cities
  • 4,000 employees
    4,000 employees

Solaris today

Today, Solaris is one of Europe’s leading providers of zero-emission mobility, developing electric and hydrogen technologies for cities worldwide.​

Thirty years of innovation continue to shape the future of urban mobility.

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