MPK Poznań orders more hydrogen buses from Solaris
The original contract included the delivery of five hydrogen buses, with an option for four more. However, MPK Poznań exercised this option at the time of signing, bringing the total order to nine units. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
“This is yet another step towards green, sustainable mobility in the capital of Greater Poland. Our long-standing collaboration with MPK Poznań is a great honour for us and a testament to the trust placed in Solaris technology,” said Javier Iriarte, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, during the contract signing. MPK Poznań CEO Krzysztof Dostatni added: ”Investing in our fleet is a priority for us, as it improves the comfort of public transport and reflects our commitment to environmental protection.”
However, Poznań’s public transport passengers will need to wait a little longer before seeing the new Urbino 12 hydrogen buses on the roads, as deliveries are scheduled for the end of April 2026. The vehicles will complement the city’s existing fleet of 25 hydrogen buses.
In addition to hydrogen buses, MPK Poznań is also investing in battery-electric buses, with 58 units currently in operation. Across all powertrain types, the total fleet consists of around 330 vehicles, meaning locally emission-free models currently account for 25 per cent of the fleet.
With the arrival of the newly ordered hydrogen and battery-electric buses—though specific details on additional BEVs have not been disclosed—this share is expected to rise above 30 per cent. “The introduction of new vehicles means phasing out the least eco-friendly ones,” Dostatni stated.
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