Tower Transit’s Metrodecker EVs hit London’s roads
The first Optare Metrodecker EVs from Tower Transit‘s 37 vehicle order have entered service. The electric-powered buses are being rolled out on...
Optare changing identity to Switch Mobility
Optare’s Indian parent company, Ashok Leyland, is changing the bus manufacturer’s name to Switch Mobility Ltd. The change of moniker is...
More Optare electric buses ordered for Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London has placed an order for 17 Optare Metrodecker EVs for route 200 in London. This route will operate out of the company’s Merton...
Eminox man joins Optare
Optare has appointed Stephen Walsh to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and East of England. Stephen joins Optare from...
Electric Optare returns to Go North East
An Optare MetroCity electric single-decker has returned to Go North East. The operator previously trialled the vehicle in July. The bus will be...
Go North East trials Optare electric bus
After investing in nine Yutong electric buses from Pelican Bus and Coach, Go North East has announced a trial of even more electric buses. The...
Optare launching hydrogen decker
Arcola Energy and Optare Group have launched a hydrogen fuel-cell double-decker for UK and international markets. The Metrodecker H2 hydrogen is...
Optare temporarily suspends production
Optare has taken the decision to temporarily suspend production. Its staff have been furloughed or moved to home working until further notice. The...