Six Slimline Solos for SPT
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has received delivery of six 7.2m Slimline Solos. The single deckers each have 21 Ster 6MS seats, two tip...
Optare heading towards profitability
In its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2013, Optare earned revenue of £75.9m, a growth of 6% over the 15 month period to 31 March...
Versa makes savings in New Zealand
An 11.7m Optare Versa that has just joined the fleet of New Zealand operator, Reesby Buses, is expected to generate significant savings. Owner Dave...
Another Solo SR for Alba
Penrith based Alba Travel has added another Optare Solo SR to its fleet for use on a new contract, the X33 Lakeland Explorer. The bus is powered by a...
Optare offered £1.5m
Optare has received a conditional offer of £1.5m in funds from the fourth round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF). The RGF is...
Abbotts Solo SR pair
Two 9.7m Optare SlimLine Solo SRs have been added to the fleet of Abbotts of Leeming. They each feature 34 Rescroft CT Lite seats, tip-ups in the...