Manufacturer Optare Doors 1 or 2 Transmission Allison 2100 | Production 2013-present Floor type Low floor | |
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Engine Cummins ISBe
Mercedes-Benz OM904LA
Mercedes-Benz OM934
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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. As at August 2016, 98 had been delivered.
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Diesel version
The first prototype was delivered to London United. In October 2013 it was announced that Quality Line had 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 11.5m 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.
Electric version
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.
Operators
The MetroCity has been used by operators outside London, with the NAT Group of Cardiff purchasing 30. Minsterley Motors purchased five.
Optare MetroCities are used on TrawsCymru services T2, T5 and T6 which are contracted to Lloyds Coaches, Richards Bros and New Adventure Travel.