Optare MetroCity
| Optare MetroCity | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Cummins ISBe Mercedes-Benz OM904LA Mercedes-Benz OM934 Magtec (electric) |
| 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 Optare MetroCity is an integral midibus manufactured by Optare since 2013. Originally aimed at the London market, the MetroCity is based on the existing Optare Versa, which continues to be produced separately. In the UK market, longer variants of the MetroCity have replaced the Optare Tempo SR. As of July 2017, 126 had been built.
The first prototype was delivered to London United. In October 2013 Quality Line placed an order for 12 Optare MetroCitys for delivery early in 2014.
The MetroCity is available in five lengths, with the V990MC, V1010MC, V1060MC, V1080MC and V1152MC models measuring 9.9m, 10.1m, 10.6m, 10.8m and 11.52m long respectively. The shorter models are designed to replace the Optare Solo SR in London, while the longer models are designed to replace the Optare Versa and Optare Tempo SR in the London market. Although the Solo SR and Versa remain in production, the Tempo SR has now been entirely discontinued in the UK market with the introduction of the MetroCity due to poor sales.
An electric version is available, named "MetroCity EV", utilising a 150kW Magtec motor. In July 2014, four entered service with London United on route H98. In September 2015, nine entered service with Arriva London on route 312.
London United were the launch customer for the MetroCity, taking delivery of four examples in April 2014. These were followed in May 2014 by twelve examples which were delivered to Epsom Coaches, who are now a part of Quality Line, currently the largest operator of the type in London. Two electric MetroCities were delivered to Arriva London South in November 2014, followed by a further seven in August 2015.
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