Sarajevo Canton Transport Ministry has ordered 10 advanced Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses from Solaris Bus & Coach. This landmark deal will place Bosnia and Herzegovina among the ranks of an elite group of 36 countries using Solaris buses to ferry citizens within cities. The zero-emission fleet will be delivered by mid-2026.
Sustainable Transport Revolution in Sarajevo
The agreement, among Sarajevo transportation agency officials and Solaris, is a significant leap forward in green mobility efforts for the city. The acquisition process was facilitated utilizing the European Investment Bank (EIB) interference, which portrays the international sentiment on green mobility stations. Low-noise emissions 18-meter trolleybuses will enrich the public transportation service in Sarajevo as well as benefit the environment.
Improved Features for an Advanced City
The Trollino 18 trolleybuses are fitted with high-capacity batteries, which enable them to cover distances of up to 20 kilometers without the use of overhead wires. This flexibility will provide smooth service where there is no catenary infrastructure, boosting overall transit efficiency.
With this order, Sarajevo joins the ranks of other metropolises in the world that are upgrading their public transportation with Solaris. The European company has already delivered more than 5,500 zero-emission buses, including battery-electric buses, hydrogen buses, and trolleybuses.
Solaris Reinforces Market Leadership
Solaris remains Europe’s market leader in the trolleybus industry, with market share of over 60% by 2024. Solaris has delivered nearly 2,500 trolleybuses to 70 cities, and as such has its leadership role as a front runner in providing transport solutions. Its biggest recent order was for 100 Trollino 12 trolleybuses to Romania’s Bucharest.
As Sarajevo moves towards a greener future, the entry of Solaris trolleybuses highlights the dedication of the city to sustainable urbanization. This agreement brings Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to the world trend of cleaner, more efficient public transportation networks.
