An Optare Solo designed specifically for operation in Hong Kong, has commenced service on Hong Kong Island green minibus (GMB) route No. 54M (Kennedy Town Station – Queen Mary Hospital).  The Hong Kong Transport Department will evaluate the bus on route no.54, and plans to trial the Solo on another two hospital routes operating via […]

Shiel Buses, have purchased a 9.2m Euro 5, Low Carbon, Optare Solo to add to their fleet. Shiel Buses is a family owned business in the Scottish Highlands with over 30 successful years in business, providing bus and coach hire services throughout the West Lochaber area in Scotland and beyond.  The Mercedes Euro 5, 9.2m, […]

Innovative bus designer and manufacturer Optare reaches for new heights as proud sponsors of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.  Optare have provided a Tour Support Van wrapped in iconic Lancaster and Spitfire images that will accompany the Flight across the UK during the display season. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aims to maintain the […]

Marshalls of Sutton on Trent have purchased another two Optare Versa buses.  Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, established in 1989 is a family run business, recognised as one of the leading coach & bus operators in the East Midlands. The Mercedes Euro 6, 11.7m, Versa with Allison T270R transmission seat up to 44, are finished […]

Leading Indian truck and bus manufacturer Ashok Leyland Limited, a Hinduja Group Company, has increased its stake in its UK subsidiary Optare Plc by 23.20% to 98.31% by conversion of its existing loans into equity. “Optare is well known for its innovative bus designs and this is a reaffirmation of our Group’s continuing commitment to […]

Steve Whiteway, former Managing Director of Epsom Coaches has joined Optare in its mission to improve air quality in London.  Steve will work with the bus manufacturer and operators in London and surrounding areas to support in the implementation of electric bus technologies. “We are delighted to welcome Steve on board, his extensive operating experience […]

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 […]

Optare, one of the UK’s leading bus manufacturers, has secured its biggest ever Australasian export order with a NZ$40m (£21m) deal to supply 114 buses to Tranzit Group, one of New Zealand’s largest public transport operators.  The agreement will see Optare, subsidiary of India-based Ashok Leyland provide 114 innovative and environmentally efficient Metrocity buses to […]

Garelochhead Coaches, have purchased two 9.2m Euro 5, Low Carbon, Optare Solos to add to their fleet.  Garelochhead Coaches has been in operation for 25 years, providing bus and coach hire services throughout Argyll and Bute. The Mercedes Euro 5, 9.2m, Low Carbon Solos with Allison 2100 transmission seat up to 30, feature belted seats, […]