“We have won a prestigious order from the French market in recent days, our company will deliver eight articulated hydrogen buses to the city of Belfort”, the Solaris announced.
“The vehicles were purchased by the public entity Syndicat Mixte des Transports en Commun du Territoire de Belfort (SMTC), which brings together transport operators in the region. The ultimate operator of the new hydrogen buses will be the Régie des Transports du Territoire de Belfort (RTTB), which manages mobility, including bus transport, of Belfort.
‘We are extremely proud to collaborate with SMTC in Belfort and to supply the city with the high-tech, zero-emission hydrogen buses. The Urbino 18 hydrogen are not only an innovative means of transport but also a step towards a sustainable future. Thanks to the new Solaris buses, the residents of Belfort will be able to enjoy cleaner air and modern, reliable public transport,’ said Brice Bonavia, Managing Director of Solaris France.
The 18-meter buses will be equipped with a state-of-the-art hydrogen system, which, combined with a modular drive, guarantees optimal driving performance. The Urbino 18 hydrogen will be delivered to the customer in the second half of 2025.
This is the third order for hydrogen buses from the French market in recent months, following the contracts for four vehicles for Artois Mobilités and 22 buses for Île-de-France Mobilités. The use of hydrogen technology in public transport is gaining increasing popularity, and we are a clear leader in this field – in 2023, we held almost 50% of the market share in this segment. More than 220 Urbino hydrogen models are already serving passengers in 25 cities across Europe”.
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