The Škoda 30Tr SOR is a full-sized low-entry trolleybus produced in cooperation of Škoda Electric (subsidiary of Škoda Transportation) (electrical equipment and assembly) and SOR, which supplies the body based on the bus SOR NB 12.
Construction features
The Škoda 30Tr is derived from the SOR NB 12 rigid bus. Electric motor is located in the rear of the bus. Plastic Ster seats are used inside. Rear axle is VOITH brand, the front axle is its own production with independent wheel suspension. Only rear axle is driven. Body of the vehicle is welded from steel-voltage profiles, flashings from the outside and interior are lined with plastic sheeting. The floor of the bus is at a height of above the ground. On the right side of the bus, there are four passenger doors (first is narrower than the other doors).
Production and operation
Production started in 2011. In Czech and Slovak cities they replaced old high-floor trolleybuses Škoda 14Tr