"Škoda Group announces it has won two tenders to supply 75 new trolleybuses to Sofia, Bulgaria, under contracts valued at €56.19 million. The awards further consolidate Škoda Group's position in the Bulgarian public transport market, where the manufacturer has recently secured major rail contracts alongside previous trolleybus deliveries. Deliveries of the twelve-metre vehicles are scheduled to be completed within 12 months from the contracts' entry into force, while the articulated trolleybuses are to follow within 15 months."
"A common technical feature across both vehicle types is the integration of onboard traction batteries, enabling off-wire operation for at least 15 kilometres. According to the specifications disclosed, the trolleybuses will be equipped with semi-automatic current collectors, full air conditioning for passenger saloons and driver cabs, and modern passenger information and ticketing systems. Surveillance cameras will also be installed as standard. From an operational perspective, Škoda Group will supply the vehicles with advanced diagnostic systems featuring remote data transmission. These tools are intended to support predictive maintenance and improve fleet availability, aligning with broader trends toward digitalisation of public transport assets."
Škoda Group will supply Sofia with 75 new trolleybuses under contracts valued at €56.19 million, comprising 35 twelve‑metre Škoda 32Tr and 40 articulated eighteen‑metre Škoda 27Tr vehicles. Both models will be fully low‑floor and meet urban accessibility standards. Onboard traction batteries will enable off‑wire operation for at least 15 kilometres. Equipment includes semi‑automatic current collectors, full air conditioning, passenger information and ticketing systems, and surveillance cameras. Vehicles will include advanced diagnostic systems with remote data transmission to support predictive maintenance and improve fleet availability. Deliveries are scheduled within 12–15 months and await confirmation of EU funding.
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