A fully electric Optare Solo received positive reviews when it was exhibited in Oslo in conjunction with The Zero Conference 2014 on 13 November. Click here to read Buss Magasinet article

Guildford based family owned Safeguard Coaches is celebrating success at the coach and bus industry’s premier awards event after being named Small Bus Operator of the Year. This coveted accolade was presented at the routeONE Awards held on 5 November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. It is an award that recognises excellence and confirms that […]

Courtney’s of Finchampstead, Berkshire have added two 11.7m Optare Versa Hybrids to their fleet.   The Versa Hybrids were purchased with support from the Government’s Green Bus Fund. Courtney’s have purchased Optare vehicles for many years and have a majority Optare fleet including Solos, Tempos and Optare double deck model.  These Versas with Hybrid power […]

Building on the successful launch of Optare’s new double deck, the MetroDecker, at the London Transport Museum and the MetroCity EV by The Mayor of London earlier this year, Optare will showcase the latest developments in its lightweight, fuel efficient and environmentally conscious product range at Eurobus Expo 2014.   Optare is already renowned for […]

Optare is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Norris as Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.  Mr Norris simultaneously takes on the role of Deputy Chairman of the Board and will assist Optare in working with the UK bus industry to achieve greener bus travel and improved air quality in the UK. Steven John […]

Optare was awarded for its excellence in environment and green technology by the Indo European Business Forum at a recent awards ceremony at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. The award was collected by Enrico Vassallo, CEO, who commented, “ We are thrilled to be recognised for our continued contribution to the environment and green […]

In this video Steve Skinner from ABC magazine visits Sydney airport to try out the unique, three-door Optare Tempo.  The Optare Tempo is being used by Bus operator Carbridge as a ten minute shuttle between the long-term carpark and the airport terminals.  The three doors make the Tempo ideal for loading and unloading passengers rapidly.

Over the next few weeks, the British-built Optare Versa vehicles will enter service on routes that connect Alfreton, Ripley and Heanor with Nottingham – coinciding with a new Sunday service on the fast rapid one route into the city. The new buses feature free 4G Wi-Fi, built-in USB power sockets, next stop announcement system, double […]

Optare electric Solo SRs are being used to transport the athletes around the village at the Commonwealth Games during the 11 day event in Glasgow.