Overview

• The five Solaris Urbino 12 units were presented in Vigo and will enter service progressively this week, with deployment planned on line C1.
• Vitrasa’s urban fleet stands at 124 vehicles, with nearly half added since 2023, and nine buses from 2012 are slated for retirement to bring the average age to about four years.
• Each 12‑metre vehicle cost roughly €500,000 and offers reinforced ramps, USB charging and space for up to 102 passengers, with Start&Stop technology to cut fuel use and noise.
• The buses carry an alcohol interlock required by law since January 1, forcing a negative breath test before ignition; the system is already used on other routes including the airport line.
• A proposed €460 million, ten‑year contract still lacks published tender documents after an April prior notice, so the city is using a provisional arrangement of up to 24 months as the mayor rejects linking new purchases to concession continuity.