Dawsonrentals bus and coach secures 50-bus order for Optare 10 May 2013

A partnership agreement with Dawsonrentals bus and coach has secured a 50-bus order for Optare.

The agreement gives Dawsonrentals access to the international sales force of Optare's major shareholder Ashok Leyland, to facilitate disposal of its used vehicles in right-hand-drive markets outside the UK.

In return, Dawsonrentals will purchase new replacement vehicles from Optare for its UK fleet.

"This groundbreaking reciprocal collaboration will enable Dawson's, through the purchase of Optare buses, to replace its rental fleet with new, improved and more fuel efficient vehicles," comments Optare deputy CEO Glenn Saint.

"This is a further demonstration of the excellent fit of our Ashok Leyland ownership," he adds. "We have always said such benefits would flow from this and here is a very significant one."

"Our rental business depends upon our success in marketing our used vehicles and this agreement gives us access to new world markets for them supported by a Top Five global bus player - Ashok Leyland," states Paul Sainthouse, managing director of Dawsonrentals.

Author
Brian Tinham

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