MZK Toruń adds 40 electric Solaris buses to its fleet
MZK Toruń has officially added 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses to its fleet, along with charging infrastructure, as part of its ongoing shift to zero-emission public transport.
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What Happened
On June 9, 2026, 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses were officially handed over to MZK Toruń. The contract, signed in May 2025, also includes charging infrastructure with plug-in and pantograph chargers at the depot and across the city. This brings the total number of fully electric Solaris buses operating in Toruń to 50, building on a gradual electrification since 2022.
“We are pleased that another 40 battery-electric buses from Solaris have joined the fleet of MZK Toruń. The new zero-emission fleet represents a continuation of the investment in sustainable public transport for the residents of the city and surrounding areas.”
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Solaris Urbino 12 electric, low-floor, fully air-conditioned, with GSR2 safety systems.
Solaris begins delivering buses to Toruń.
MZK Toruń starts developing its electric fleet.
Contract signed for 40 electric buses and charging infrastructure.
Official handover of the 40 electric buses.
Why this matters
This delivery expands Toruń's electric bus fleet to 50 vehicles, supporting the city's transition to sustainable public transport and reducing emissions.
Terms in This Story
- GSR2
- General Safety Regulation 2, a set of EU safety requirements for vehicles.
- BSIS
- Blind Spot Information System, detects cyclists in vehicle blind spots.
- MOIS
- Moving Off Information System, detects pedestrians and cyclists in front of a vehicle when pulling away.
- Pantograph charger
- An overhead charging system that connects to a bus rooftop receiver for fast charging.
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