Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric wins Kielce Trade Fair Medal at TRANSEXPO 2026
Solaris has taken the Buses category medal at Poland's TRANSEXPO 2026 fair with the Urbino 10,5 electric, a compact zero-emission bus making its Polish debut.
- under 17 metres
- 2022
- 2024
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What Happened
The Solaris Urbino 10,5 electric has won the Kielce Trade Fair Medal in the Buses category at this year's TRANSEXPO 2026 International Fair of Public Transport in Kielce, Poland. The jury recognised the manufacturer's latest electric model for combining compact dimensions, high passenger capacity and a towerless drive design. The bus is the newest addition to Solaris' electric portfolio and was showcased in Poland for the first time.
under 17 metresmetres
Cited by Solaris as ensuring excellent manoeuvrability for the Urbino 10,5 electric.
Solaris also received an award at TRANSEXPO 2026 for its exhibition stand. On that stand the manufacturer is showcasing two of the latest models from its zero-emission portfolio: the award-winning Urbino 10,5 electric and the new-generation Urbino 12 hydrogen. The Urbino 10,5 electric is built on Solaris' standardised platform for zero-emission vehicles. Eliminating the traditional engine tower allows for more efficient use of interior space, giving the model the highest passenger capacity in its class.
“We are delighted that the Kielce Trade Fair jury has recognized the Urbino 10,5 electric. This model expands our electric portfolio with a vehicle designed specifically for routes where compact dimensions and maneuverability are essential, without compromising on passenger capacity. This award confirms that our development strategy is aligned with the needs of public transport operators.”
The Kielce Trade Fair Medal went to the Urbino 18,75 electric.
The Urbino 18 hydrogen, previously named Bus of the Year 2025, won the award in the Buses category.
The Urbino 10,5 electric wins the Kielce Trade Fair Medal in the Buses category.
- Built on Solaris' standardised platform for zero-emission vehicles
- Towerless drive design that frees up interior space
- Highest passenger capacity in its class
- Compact dimensions and a turning radius of less than 17 metres
Previously from Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.
A day before this award, our coverage reported that Solaris was bringing two zero-emission buses to TRANSEXPO 2026 in Kielce: the compact Urbino 10,5 electric, which was making its Polish debut, and the new-generation Urbino 12 hydrogen. The Urbino 10,5 electric was new to the Polish market at that point.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.'s official releases.
Why this matters
The medal highlights how bus manufacturers are being judged on fitting more passengers into smaller electric vehicles for routes where space and manoeuvrability are tight. That matters to public transport operators choosing zero-emission fleets, and to the cities they serve.
Terms in This Story
- zero-emission vehicles
- Vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions while driving, such as battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell models.
- turning radius
- The radius of the smallest circle a vehicle can turn in, a measure of how easily it can manoeuvre in tight spaces.
- engine tower
- A raised housing at the rear of a bus that traditionally contains the engine, taking up interior space.
- Kielce Trade Fair Medal
- An award presented by the jury of the Kielce trade fair in Poland to recognise products exhibited at the event.
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