Customer Magazine www.solarisbus.com 1/2021 (26) Good morning, is that the future? Trends in modern public transport „Cities of the future page 15 are cities for people” Mohamed Mezghani, UITP page 37 Hydrogen acceleration page 23 In this issue: Good morning, is that the future? 15/22 Trends in modern public transport The future we desire is cities that offer equal oppor- tunities for everyone - offering cutting edge services, housing stock and transport resources, because mobility is one of the basic needs of humanity. We are clearly bearing witness to the establishment of a new transport model. Hydrogen acceleration 23/32 Looking at how fast this technology is progressing, and how interest of transport operators is growing, it seems that hydrogen used as fuel will soon become one of the key factors in transport systems. And so will hydrogen buses. Cities of the future are cities for people 37/46 We talk to MOHAMED MEZGHANI, UITP SECRETARY GENERAL, about challenges related to the pandemic, its impact on the industry and the vision of the future, developed with city dwellers in mind. 05/12 News 13/14 Solaris in 2020 33/36 Refueling stations with hydrogen 47/49 Drivers – our everyday heroes 50/53 #25reasonstobeproud 54/55 In its element 56/57 New Optiline product 59/60 Spare parts – how do they work at Solaris? 61/62 VALUES our foundation, basis, and guiding principle 63/66 First Solaris Sustainability Report 67/68 eCity powered by Solaris Publisher: Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o., ul. Obornicka 46, Bolechowo-Osiedle, 62-005 Owińska, Poland, tel.: +48 61 6672 333, faks: +48 61 6672 345, e-mail:
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