| Optare MetroRider | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Warrington Borough Transport MetroRider inBlackpool in June 2013 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 1989 - 2000 |
| Assembly | Cross Gates |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | MCW Metrorider |
| Successor | Optare Solo |
TheOptare MetroRider is amidibus that was manufactured byOptare (nowSwitch) between 1989 and 2000.
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Optare based the original design on theMCW Metrorider after it bought the rights fromMetro Cammell Weymann after the latter decided to cease production.[1] It was launched in November 1989, with 1,159 produced before it was succeeded by theOptare Solo in 2000.[2][3]
The MetroRider was an integral bus, with the chassis and body constructed as a single structure. It was sold abroad inkit form, in countries such asMalaysia.[4] Fourelectric MetroRiders were sold to theOxford Bus Company in 1993 and twocompressed natural gas powered versions were sold toStagecoach Cambus in 1996.[3][5][6]
An electric version of the MetroRider was produced in 1993. The transport authority placed four vehicles into service on a city centre circular service inOxford. They were operated initially by theOxford Bus Company but later briefly passed toStagecoach Group before withdrawal owing to a cessation of subsidy. They were later used onJersey andIslay.[7]
Two MetroRiders were produced forStagecoach Cambus in Cambridge, powered by a dedicatedCNG engine developed byCummins.
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