""This order from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency marks another milestone in our strategy to enter the U.S. market. I would like to thank the SFMTA for choosing Solaris, and we assure them that we will deliver zero-emission battery-electric vehicles that meet all local requirements and offer cutting-edge technology in this segment," said Agata Stańda, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach."
""We are excited to partner with Solaris as they expand into the North American market," said Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA Director of Transportation. "At SFMTA, we are committed to bringing our riders the best possible experience, and the Solaris buses offer modern customer amenities that make transit more comfortable and accessible. Equally important, these vehicles prioritize operator safety and reliability, which is central to our mission of"
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency exercised contractual options to order six Solaris electric buses, comprising three 12-meter (40-foot) and three 18-meter (60-foot) articulated battery-electric vehicles. Specifications follow those of four electric buses previously ordered by King County Metro in Seattle, with operational and revenue equipment adapted to San Francisco requirements. Solaris is expanding in North America, having prior battery-electric and trolleybus awards in Seattle and Vancouver, and has supplied over 6,000 zero-emission vehicles across nearly 30 countries. Solaris held about 6% BEV bus market share in H1 2025 with roughly 350 units and leads the continental hydrogen bus market.
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