Vancouver’s first next-generation trolleybus is undergoing network-wide testing ahead of its planned entry into passenger service in September 2026. However, previous reporting stated that 107 Solaris trolleybuses have been ordered. New Solaris trolleybus introduces upgraded passenger featuresThe new trolleybus features a refreshed exterior livery combining blue with yellow and grey accents, alongside larger windows intended to increase natural light inside the passenger compartment. By comparison, the existing trolleybus fleet can only travel a few hundred metres on battery power, primarily to bypass temporary road obstructions. Fleet renewal programme underwayThe new trolleybus also introduces an updated driver’s workstation with an adjustable dashboard designed to improve ergonomics.