Switch Metrocity
| Switch Metrocity | |
|---|---|
| File:MIDLAND CLASSIC Swadlincote - Flickr - secret coach park.jpg Midland Classic Optare MetroCity in June 2018 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Switch Mobility |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Capacity | 22–44 seated |
| Transmission | Allison 2100 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 9.9, 10.1, 10.6, 10.8 & 11.52 metres |
| Width | 2.47 metres |
| Height | 2.85 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Optare Tempo SR |
The Switch Metrocity (previously called the Optare MetroCity) is a single-decker midibus. It has a low-floor. It has been made from 2013 to the present day by Switch Mobility.
MetroCity[change]
From 2013 to the present day, Switch Mobility make a diesel model called the Metrocity.
The MetroCity is made in different lengths, these lengths are 9.9 mm (0.0099 m),[1] 10.13 m (10,130 mm),[2] 10.6 m (10,600 mm),[1] 10.82 m (10,820 mm),[2] and 11.52 m (11,520 mm),[2]
In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility.[3]
In 2023, Optare Metrocity was replaced with Switch Metrocity,[4] the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.
Operators[change]
United Kingdom[change]
From 2016 to 2017, New Adventure Travel ordered thirty MetroCities.[5]
From 2016 to 2017, West Coast Motors ordered eleven MetroCities.[6][7]
New Zealand[change]
In September 2017, Tranzit Group ordered 114 for use in Wellington.[8][9][10]
Metrocity EV[change]
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From 2014 to the present day, Switch Mobility make an electric model called the Metrocity EV.
In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility.[3]
In 2023, Optare Metrocity EV was replaced with Switch Metrocity EV, the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.
Operators[change]
United Kingdom[change]
In 2014, London United ordered four Metrocity EVs, these were for services on route H98.[11]
In 2015, Arriva London ordered nine Metrocity EVs, these were for services on route 312.[12][13]
In 2023, Stagecoach London ordered twelve Metrocity EVs, these were for services on route 339.[14]
In 2023, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley had a Switch Metrodecker EV with autonomous technology, this was on trial for a month and it was in service operating between Didcot Parkway railway station and the Milton Park business and technology park.[15]
References[change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "MetroCity". Optare. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Metrocity SPECIFICATION" (PDF). Optare. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Optare Group Limited renamed as Switch Mobility Limited". Optare. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ↑ "SWITCH Metrocity | First British-Built Electric Bus In London". www.switchmobilityev.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ "New Adventure's Metrodecker trial". Bus & Coach Buyer. Peterborough: Brave Creative. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ "Metrocitys for Perryman's". Bus & Coach Buyer. Peterborough: Brave Creative. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ "West Coast splashes £3.5m in Borders". RouteOne. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ Optare announce 114 bus deal Australasian Bus & Coach 21 September 2017
- ↑ Optare gets £21m bus order for New Zealand BBC News 21 September 2017
- ↑ Optare wins £21m order to supply 114 buses to New Zealand operator Yorkshire Evening Post 21 September 2017
- ↑ First British built electric buses enter service Transport for London 30 July 2014
- ↑ First all-electric bus route for London Archived 14 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine Bus & Coach Professional 6 March 2015
- ↑ Optare MetroCity buses for London's fully electric bus route Archived 24 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Bus & Coach Professional 2 April 2015
- ↑ "Tower Transit to become first customer for updated 9.4m Metrocity". RouteOne. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ "First Bus begins autonomous Metrocity EV trials in Didcot". routeone. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
Other websites[change]
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