Solaris has signed a contract through the Centrale d’Achat de Transport Public (CATP) for another order from Saint-Étienne Métropole. This time, 10 articulated Solaris Trollino 18 trolleybuses will be delivered to the French city. The order marks another milestone in a partnership that began in 2019. Following the deliveries, scheduled for late 2027, a total of 41 Solaris trolleybuses will be operating on the streets of Saint-Étienne.
Solaris has signed a contract to supply 10 articulated Trollino 18 trolleybuses to Saint-Étienne Métropole. The vehicles will join the existing Solaris fleet operating in the local public transport network. Deliveries are scheduled for late 2027, as part of yet another order placed with the manufacturer by the French metropolitan authority.
The new 18-metre Trollino trolleybuses will be powered by a 250 kW traction motor. The vehicles will also be equipped with batteries, enabling them to operate on sections without overhead wires. On board, cameras will replace traditional exterior rear-view mirrors. (....)