Representatives of the City of Szczecin and Solaris Bus & Coach have announced the signing of a new contract for the delivery of a set of 20 zero-emission articulated Urbino 18 electric buses.
These vehicles will be operated by SPAK, and will be stationed at the operator’s depot on Klonowica Street in Szczecin.
Each of the vehicles will be equipped with an electric drive, as well as Solaris High Energy batteries, which will be charged both via a plug-in connection and pantograph, allowing for charging opportunities at terminal stops and ensuring sufficient range and operational flexibility.
The Urbino 18 electric buses will be capable of carrying up to 120 passengers, and each will offer 35 seats, including 11 accessible directly from the low floor. The vehicles will be equipped with air conditioning, as well as a passenger information system and a range of driver assistance solutions designed to enhance both safety and driver comfort, including a Moving Off Information System (MOIS), Blind Spot Information System (BSIS), Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system, and Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning systems (DDAW/ADDW).
Additionally, the buses will be equipped with photovoltaic panels designed to support the power supply of auxiliary systems – in particular whilst the vehicles are waiting at terminal stops.
As part of the contract, Szczecin has also chosen to adopt eSConnect, Solaris’ proprietary solution for remote fleet diagnostics and monitoring.
These vehicles are due to be delivered across 2027 & 2028.
