Wright StreetLite

Wright StreetLite
Arriva Medway Towns Door Forward StreetLite
Overview
Manufacturer	Wrightbus
Production	2010-present
Body and chassis
Class	Integral bus
Doors	1-2
Floor type	Low floor
Powertrain
Engine	Cummins 4-cylinder ISBe Cummins 6-cylinder ISBe
Capacity	33-45 (seated)
Power output	160-250 bhp
Transmission	Voith
Chronology
Successor	Wright StreetAir EV WF (for StreetLite EV)

The Wright StreetLite is a low-floor midibus introduced by Wrightbus in 2010. It was originally available in only one body style (wheel forward) before the door forward and StreetLite Max variants were introduced in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

The StreetLite is available in two differing body styles and five lengths between 8.8 metres and 11.5 metres with seating ranging from 33 to 45 passengers. All variants are of the same width and height, except for the StreetVibe. Wrightbus claims that in each length, the StreetLite offers more seats than the equivalent competitors.

The Wheel Forward StreetLite variant, also known as the StreetLite WF, was launched in 2010. It is available in two lengths of 8.8 metres (29 ft) and 9.5 metres (31 ft) with seating for up to 33 and 37 passengers respectively. To save space in these variants the axle is positioned ahead of the door which is similar to the Optare Solo midibus.

The first example entered service with Anglian Bus in October 2010.

The Door Forward StreetLite variant, also known as the StreetLite DF, was launched in 2011. It is available in two lengths of 10.2 metres (33 ft) and 10.8 metres (35 ft) with seating for up to 37 and 41 passengers respectively. In this variant the axle is positioned behind the door and there is an option for dual door configuration for Transport for London specifications. The first example was trialed by First London.

The StreetLite Max was launched in 2012. It is 11.5 metres (38 ft) long with capacity for up to 45 passengers seated. In this variant like the "door forward" the axle is positioned behind the door and also has the same Cummins 4-cylinder powerplant with a Euro VI-compliant version of this engine becoming available in Autumn 2013.

The StreetLite Max competes against heavyweight buses such as the Alexander Dennis Enviro300 and Optare Tempo SR as well as other lightweight vehicles such as the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 and Optare Versa. Deliveries of the StreetLite Max commenced in Autumn 2012.

The StreetLite Micro Hybrid was launched in 2013. It is available in all of the standard StreetLite lengths and capacities. While not a "hybrid" in the usual sense, the StreetLite Micro Hybrid recovers energy lost from braking to power the vehicle electrics and compressed air systems, saving up to 10% in fuel costs. The bus itself runs from a conventional StreetLite drivetrain, as opposed to a small diesel engine and electric motor in normal hybrids.