Switch Metrocity
| Switch Metrocity | |
|---|---|
 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 |
|
| 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
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
United Kingdom
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
In September 2017, Tranzit Group ordered 114 for use in Wellington.[8][9][10]
Metrocity EV
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
United Kingdom
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
- ↑ 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
Media related to Optare MetroCity at Wikimedia Commons