Krakow has transferred five buses to Kyiv: how the city routes will be strengthened.

According to inkorr.com: Kyiv has received five used Solaris buses from Krakow as humanitarian aid. These buses, manufactured in 2009, were previously operated by the Municipal Transport Company MPK. The Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported this transfer.

MPK spokesperson Marek Hanczarczyk noted that the buses are 12 meters long and were decommissioned after the renewal of the fleet. Importantly, the transfer of these vehicles will not affect the operation of public transport in Krakow.

Support for Kyiv from the sister city

The transport transfer was in response to the official request of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko to the Mayor of Krakow. The city authorities emphasized that the decision to help the Ukrainian capital was made considering the difficult situation due to Russian aggression.

"It is worth remembering that Kyiv is a sister city of Krakow — this is the highest form of international partnership," the city hall noted.

The Solaris buses will be used for transportation in the city's public transport network, particularly on routes that require reinforcement due to an increase in passenger traffic.

Other Ukrainian cities have also received assistance from Krakow

This delivery is not the first from the Polish side. Since the full-scale invasion, Krakow has transferred a total of 11 buses to various cities in Ukraine, including:

• Lviv,
• Khmelnytskyi,
• Sumy,
• Kyiv — which has now received five buses.

Such deliveries have become part of a humanitarian support program for Ukrainian cities aimed at restoring infrastructure and improving the mobility of the population.

After 2022, Polish cities have repeatedly transferred vehicles to Ukraine — trams, buses, firefighting equipment. Krakow actively collaborates with Kyiv within the framework of sister city partnerships and participates in joint cultural and humanitarian initiatives. According to Polish officials, assistance to Ukraine will continue, as it "symbolizes true European solidarity."

This initiative by Krakow reflects the deep ties between sister cities and the importance of international support in times of conflict. The aid provided to Kyiv will not only improve transport infrastructure but also emphasize solidarity between countries in difficult times.