Solaris Bus & Coach has announced the delivery of the first 37 hydrogen buses of an order for Italian transport operator, TPER.
The delivery of the vehicles, which are due for operation in Bologona and Ferrara, Italy, marks the first phase of a large-scale order placed at the end of 2023.
The order will see Solaris supply TPER with 137 of its Urbino 12 hydrogen buses as part of a strategic partnership between Solaris, city authorities and the operator itself, with funding for the vehicles co-financed by EU funds from the PNRR.
Javier Iriarte, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, said:We are honored to contribute to such an ambitious project. The delivery of the first hydrogen buses to Bologna represents a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable public transport. The Urbino 12 hydrogen buses will help improve air quality, enhancing the well-being of residents in the city and the region.
Solaris’ Urbino 12 hydrogen vehicle features a fully-low floor design and comes equipped with air conditioning systems, monitoring and accessibility capabilities for both strollers and wheelchair users.
Of the vehicles set for delivery to Italy, 70 are set to be fitted with three doors and 67 will be equipped with two doors.
