Harrogate Coach Travel, trading as Connexionsbuses have purchased a 9.2m Euro 6, Low Carbon, Optare Solo to add to their fleet. Connexionsbuses is a family run company established in 2002.  The Firm operates a network of local bus services in and around Harrogate and York in North Yorkshire as well as Otley and Ilkley in West Yorkshire.
 
The Mercedes Euro 6, 9.2m, Low Carbon Solo with Allison 2100 transmission seats up to 31 and will operate on route 16 from Acomb to York City Centre.

“We have operated Solos since we started business in 2002 and find them to be particularly well suited to operation in residential urban areas and more remote rural locations, as well as being extremely cost effective to operate.  Therefore, purchasing another Optare Solo was the obvious choice for us.”

Craig Temple, Managing Director at Connexionsbuses

“We are delighted that the great reputation and past experience of the Optare Solo has led to Connexionsbuses decision to purchase another Optare Solo.  The new technology working alongside the Euro 6 engine means impressive fuel economy and the added incentive of higher BSOG payments (where this is claimed) makes the Euro 6 Solo a great choice for operators and the environment alike.”

Chris Hunt, Regional Sales Manager, Optare