The operator of public transport in the Greater Vancouver area, Translink, has been working on a project for the renewal of its trolleybus fleet and possible expansion of the system, which currently has a fleet of 262 vehicles operating on 14 routes.
A bidding process for the new fleet was held over the summer and early autumn of 2024. It is understood that there were at least two bidders in the competition.
On 3rd March 2025, Solaris Bus and Coach was announced as the winner. The trolleybuses will be fitted with electric traction equipment from Medcom, another Polish company. The vehicles will be fitted with batteries and have the latest In Motion Charging technology. The contract specifies an off-wire range of 20km, which should be achieved in all types of weather. This is important, as HVAC demand can double power demand in high summer or the depths of winter. Solaris has developed a North American version of the Trollino specifically for the local market, ensuring full compliance with regulations. Unlike the existing European Trollino, these buses will only have two sets of doors on the 12m trolleybus.