Optare Solo reaches 550 mark with Stagecoach 07 May 2010

Stagecoach now has 550 Optare Solos in its fleet nationwide, on town and rural operations, following the latest batch of deliveries.

Among recent deliveries was a pair of 8.8m SlimLine (2.33m wide) models, modified for operation in the Lake District – with increased ground clearance afforded by retooling the rear bumper and fitting larger diameter wheels. These units also have a deeper ratio rear axle to aid hill climbing.

Two more SlimLines have also just gone to Oxford and deliveries of a further 12 standard width (2.5m) variants were recently delivered to Yorkshire and the North West.

Les Warneford, managing director of Stagecoach UK Bus, says: "Continued investment in the quality of our fleet … is central to our strategy of getting more people taking greener, smarter bus travel."

Author
Brian Tinham

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