The prestigious Sustainable Bus Award 2026 in the 'Urban' category was awarded to the Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric on the very day of its world premiere. This recognition highlights the vehicle’s innovation and the important role Solaris’ fleet plays in the development of sustainable public transport.
The new Solaris model, Urbino 10,5 electric, claimed the top prize in the prestigious Sustainable Bus Award competition in the “Urban” category. The jury honoured the vehicle for its innovative design and contribution to sustainable transport. This award ceremony was held during Busworld 2025 in Brussels on October 3rd, just a few hours after the vehicle’s official premiere.
Unveiled to the public for the first time on October 3rd during Busworld 2025, the Urbino 10,5 electric expands the manufacturer’s wide zero-emission portfolio. It combines compact dimensions, manoeuvrability, and high passenger capacity.
This marks the second consecutive year that a Solaris vehicle has triumphed in the competition – in 2025, the title was awarded to the Solaris Urbino 12 electric with modular drive.
The Sustainable Bus Award is a prestigious European recognition honouring buses and coaches setting new standards in sustainable transport – both environmentally and socially. This year’s jury once again included representatives from leading industry magazines across Europe.
In the first photo: Agata Stańda, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, receives the Sustainable Bus Award 2026 for the Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric. Photo: TWAmedia
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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is a leading producer of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses on the development of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. Over 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. All activities undertaken by the company are in line with its mission, which is reflected in the brand’s promise: to change 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. Solaris products have been repeatedly awarded for quality and innovation. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus has won the prestigious 'Bus of the Year 2025' title.
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Mateusz Figaszewski
Institutional Partnerships and External Relations Director
mateusz.figaszewski@solarisbus.com
