Solaris Bus & Coach has reported steady growth in 2024, with a 4.7% increase in sales compared to the previous year.
The company delivered 1,525 vehicles and achieved revenues of 927 million EUR, reflecting a 13% rise from 2023.
The manufacturer also continued its expansion into international markets, including securing its first contract in the United States.
In 2024, Solaris maintained a strong position in the market, with low- and zero-emission vehicles accounting for 83% of total sales. This includes 544 electric buses, 259 hydrogen buses, and 180 trolleybuses.
The company has been a leading supplier of zero-emission buses in Europe since 2012, having delivered 3,074 units to date. Last year alone, Solaris ranked second in the European market, delivering 705 zero-emission buses.
Notably, the demand for hydrogen buses continued to increase, with Solaris delivering 245 units in 2024. The company secured a 69% market share in this segment.
Solaris supplied buses to 12 countries in 2024, with notable deliveries including:
- 245 buses to ATAC Roma in Italy, including hybrid and CNG models
- 100 hybrid buses and 38 electric buses to operators in Sardinia
- 100 trolleybuses for Bucharest, Romania
- 83 electric buses for Nobina in Sweden
- 37 hydrogen buses for TPER Bologna and 36 for TMB Barcelona.
By the end of 2024, Solaris secured orders for over 1,600 vehicles, valued at more than 1.4 billion EUR. Notable agreements include:
- 96 electric buses for Transdev Nederland in Utrecht
- 45 bi-articulated electric buses for Liège, Belgium
- 22 hydrogen buses for Île-de-France Mobilités in France
- 20 hydrogen buses for RVK Köln
Solaris received industry recognition in 2024, with its Urbino 18 hydrogen bus named Bus of the Year 2025. This marks the first time a hydrogen vehicle has won the award.
Over the year, the company introduced new product developments, including the mass production of the Urbino 18 electric bus with a modular drive. Work also continued on cybersecurity measures and compliance with UN regulations, ensuring its vehicles meet modern digital security standards. Additionally, Solaris advanced research to support its expansion into the North American market.
Crucially, Solaris reinforced its commitment to sustainability in 2024. It became the first manufacturer to implement a battery passport for an electric bus, introduced three years ahead of European regulations. The initiative promotes transparency in battery life cycles and responsible resource use. The company also continued environmental assessments of its vehicles and published its fourth sustainability report.
