Solaris to supply 79 electric buses to Warsaw

Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland- Solaris Bus & Coach sp z o.o., a manufacturer of public transport vehicles, has signed a contract with MZA Warsaw for the delivery of 79 zero-emission buses, strengthening the Polish capital’s position as a European leader in electric public transport. The order includes 50 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses and 29 Urbino 12 electric buses, with an option to purchase an additional 79 vehicles in the future. Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

The new Urbino models will feature a modular drive system architecture that eliminates the traditional engine tower, freeing up more space for passengers and accommodating additional batteries on the roof. Equipped with Solaris High Energy batteries—over 500 kWh for 12-meter models and more than 700 kWh for articulated versions the buses will be charged via a plug-in connector. In line with the latest GSR2 safety regulation, they will also come with advanced driver assistance systems, including blind spot monitoring and driver drowsiness detection.

Mr. Agata Stańda, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, said, “I am very pleased that MZA Warsaw, our largest client and long-term partner, has once again decided to expand its cooperation with Solaris. This is proof of continued trust and recognition of the quality and reliability of our vehicles. It is also an expression of shared responsibility for shaping modern, resident-friendly public transport.”

Mr. Jan Kuźmiński, CEO of MZA Warsaw, said, “Thanks to the purchase of 79 brand-new Solaris buses, Miejskie Zakłady Autobusowe will significantly expand its fleet of electric buses. Ultimately, as many as 258 electric buses may arrive in the coming months, reinforcing Warsaw’s role as one of Europe’s leaders in zero-emission transport.”

The partnership between Solaris and MZA Warsaw spans 28 years. Since introducing the first Solaris electric buses in 2015, the operator has steadily grown its fleet, now totaling 163 Solaris e-buses in service. Over the course of their cooperation, Solaris has delivered nearly 1,350 vehicles to Warsaw, underscoring its long-standing contribution to the city’s sustainable transport strategy.

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