A Nostalgic Journey at TRANSEXPO: Historic Buses Turn Heads!

14 October 2026

A pre-war Chevrolet, the iconic “cucumber” bus, Jelcz models familiar from Polish streets and a SAN that spent years serving not as a passenger bus, but as… a garden summerhouse. The 6th Exhibition of Historic Buses at TRANSEXPO 2026 is a fascinating journey through the history of urban public transport.

At EXPO KIELCE, visitors can see vehicles spanning several decades, from a 1938 Chevrolet EFD 183 FS and the SAN H100B to the Jelcz M11 and PR110U, as well as the exceptionally rare Ikarus 411, one of the pioneering fully low-floor bus designs.

Each bus has its own story. Some spent years carrying passengers through Polish cities, while others took on entirely different roles after leaving service. The 1973 SAN H100B served as a garden summerhouse for many years, while the Scania CR111M was used as a mobile cinema in Sweden after being withdrawn from regular service. Now, carefully restored, both can once again be admired up close.

Organised by the Polish Chamber of Urban Transport (IGKM), the exhibition shows how public transport has evolved over the decades – in terms of vehicle design, passenger comfort, technology and styling.

Take a look at our gallery and join us on a nostalgic journey through the history of Polish public transport.

TRANSEXPO 2026 runs at EXPO KIELCE until 16 October.

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