Optare is expanding its presence and brand in Australia and New Zealand, with its focus on building a comprehensive sales & after-sales network in the region as a first step.  Discussions with potential dealer partners in Australia and New Zealand have commenced following the termination of Optare’s relationship with Patico Automotive last month.  Optare aims to […]

Minsterley Motors have added five Optare Metrocity buses to their fleet.  The 11.5m, Euro 5, Metrocity buses seat up to 44 and join two Optare Solos already in service with Minsterley Motors, operating the Ludlow Park & Ride and town services.   The new Metrocity buses will operate on routes between Shrewsbury & Bishops Castle. John […]

Yesterday Optare celebrated the handover of their first Metrodecker demonstrator vehicle to UK Bus Operator of the Year, Reading Buses, for the start of a 1 month trial.  Since 2003, this innovative operator has invested millions in over 100 new fully-accessible, ultra-low emission buses for their Premier Routes and subsequent evolution of its network, and […]

D&G Bus have taken delivery of two Optare MetroCity buses to add to their fleet.  The buses join 23 Optare Solos (including one low carbon Solo) and 3 Optare Versas in the D&G Bus fleet. The Euro 5, 10.8m Optare MetroCity buses seat up to 40 and will operate on Service 16 Hanley to Leek. […]

Marshalls of Sutton on Trent have purchased their first Optare MetroCity.  The MetroCity bus will join the existing service fleet consisting of two Optare Versas and six Solos.   The new MetroCity will serve route 90 between Newark and Nottingham. Marshalls of Sutton on Trent was established in 1989.  The family run business is now recognised […]

Shetlands Island Council have purchased a 9.7m Solo manufactured by Optare.  The Euro 5 Solo features a convertible seat arrangement between 19 seats and 3 wheelchairs or 27 seats and 1 wheelchair and will be used to support the travel needs of children with additional support needs. Elaine Park, Transport Contracts and Operations Officer, Shetlands […]

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has purchased a further 5 Optare Solos to be used on various subsidised local bus services across the area, including on the demand-responsive MyBus service.  This follows an investment in 18 Solos earlier in the year. The 7.9m, Euro 5, slim line, Solos are all fitted with leather seats and […]

South West based Bus and coach Hire Company, WebberBus has added an Optare Solo to its expanding fleet.   The Euro 5, 9.25m, Solo seats up to 30.

M&H Coaches have added an Optare Solo to their fleet.  Since their humble beginnings as a family business in 1984 they have grown significantly but their dedication to a safe, personal, friendly level of service has not changed.  The Euro 5, 7.9m Slim line Solo seats up to 23 and is finished to a high […]