Information Density: Optare – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Advanced passenger vehicles designed for a global market.

Ultra lightweight and efficient vehicles. Our unique integral design increases efficiency and reduces costs without compromising durability.

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[H2] Transport designed with the environment in mind.

Optare have over a century of expertise in using the latest technologies to innovate in bus design and manufacturing, delivering sustainable vehicles of class leading style and efficiency.

Designed for you
[H3] Class leading style and efficiency

[H6] 01 Lightweight Engineering

Our unique integral chassis designs are amongst the lightest in their class.

[H6] 02 Premium Service

You're never on your own. Our after sales care is important to us because it's important to you.

[H6] 03 Low Running Costs

Our lightweight design increases efficiency and reduces costs.

Wordlwide suitability
[H3] Designed for a global market

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1907est
Leyland Motor Company

12k
Vehicles delivered

10Awards
recognised excellence

News
[H3] Optare company updates

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[H6] Optare response to Covid-19 Pandemic

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[H6] Optare Solos Enter Feeder Service With RTA in Dubai

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[H6] Optare buses as a force for good at ALBUM 2019

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[H6] Flagship Sunderland bus link gets a makeover with new Optare Solos

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[H6] Nine slimline Optare Solos for First Bath

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To see the future of urban mobility and how Switch Mobility are working with cities across the world to make everyday life better, please visit their website.

www.switchmobility.tech

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[H3] Sales

Find out what our vehicles can do for you.
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[H2] About Optare

Unrivalled expertise in using the latest technologies to innovate in bus design.

[H3] Optare have over a century of expertise in using the latest technologies in bus design and manufacturing to deliver the vehicles with class leading style and efficiency.

[H6] Part of the Hinduja Group

Our parent, Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, is ranked within the top four global bus manufacturers.

[H6] Low Carbon

We have developed a range of class leading and low-carbon buses using enhanced diesel technology.

[H6] Efficient

We set the benchmark for economy and CO2 reduction with reduced weight designs and optimised drive systems.

[H6] Award Winning

With a string of awards and acheivements going back to 1990, Optare is continually recognised for it’s excellence in the sector.

1907-2026
[H3] Optare History

1907

Leyland Motor Company established

1920

Charles H. Roe started his bus bodybuilding at Cross Gates

1934

East Lancashire Coach Builders established

1955

Ashok adds Leyland to its name to recognise Leyland investment

1962

Charles H. Roe acquired by Leyland

1968

British Leyland Motor Corporation established

1975

Company joins Leyland Truck and Bus

1985

Optare formed by a buy-out from Leyland Truck and Bus

2008

Consolidation of East Lancashire Coach Builders, Darwin Group and Optare

2010

Ashok Leyland acquire 25% of the shares

2012

Ashok Leyland increases shares to 75%

2017

Ashok Leyland increases shares to 98.31%

2018

Ashok Leyland increases shares to 99.08%

Wordlwide suitability
[H3] Designed for a global market

We design, manufacture and sell advanced vehicles for a global market place.

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1907est
Leyland Motor Company

12k
Vehicles delivered

10Awards
recognised excellence

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[H3] Sales

Find out what our vehicles can do for you.
Get Started

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[H2] Sales

[H3] New Vehicles
If you are interested in purchasing a vehicle and would like to speak to someone for more information, Please visit:
https://www.switchmobility.tech/en/current-vehicles

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[H4] Need more info?

If you need more information about our solutions or our company then get in touch.Contact us

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[H2] News

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[H6] Optare response to Covid-19 Pandemic

Many of you will be aware that earlier this week the UK Prime Minister briefed the nation on new measures to protect its citizens and combat the spread of the corona virus. These new measures limit the movement of individuals outside of their homes to essential purposes only. Whilst work is included in essential purposes, […]

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[H6] Optare Solos Enter Feeder Service With RTA in Dubai

Optare, one of the UK’s largest bus manufacturers, is thrilled to celebrate the launch of its Solo into feeder service in Dubai with the Road & Traffic Authority (RTA).  The RTA Solo is a new derivative of Optare’s ground breaking midi-bus.  This 8.5m variant has been developed in partnership with the RTA to provide a […]

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[H6] Optare buses as a force for good at ALBUM 2019

This year’s ALBUM Conference theme is ‘The bus as a force for good’, and Optare will be exhibiting their Metrocity xFE which delivers up to a 7% fuel savings when compared to a standard Euro 6. The manufacturer famed for its innovation, efficiency and sustainability builds its vehicles using a space frame construction rather than […]

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[H6] Flagship Sunderland bus link gets a makeover with new Optare Solos

A flagship Sunderland bus route that links the city’s main visitor attractions is to get new buses and a new colour scheme that celebrates the city’s heritage. The Sunderland Connect service, 700, has three new low emission buses – with the iconic Wearmouth Bridge on the side as part of a new look for the […]

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[H6] Nine slimline Optare Solos for First Bath

First West of England has taken delivery of nine new slimline Optare Solos. The new look Euro 6 buses were purchased as part of an initiative to improve air quality, reduce congestion and encourage more people to ditch the car and travel by bus around Bath. The 8.5m, Euro 6, slimline Optare Solos seat 23, […]

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[H6] Optare celebrates award for export

In the second award win of 2018, Optare was recognised for its export success at the York Press Business Awards. This award follows the delivery of 114 Metrocity buses to Tranzit Group in New Zealand in a deal worth £21m and an order for 94 Solo buses to Dubai to the Roads and Transport Authority […]

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[H6] Optare Solo the bus of choice again for Yeomans

Yeomans of Hereford have recently taken delivery of three new Solos. The family run coach company has been serving Hereford & it’s County since the 1920’s. 9.2m Solos seat over 30 and two of the three are fitted with seatbelts. The new Solo purchases are part of a fleet upgrade programme and will serve routes […]

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[H6] Bus Corp Oceania and Bus and Coach Sales Australasia link up to increase Optare reach in Australia

Australian and New Zealand distributor for Optare buses, Bus Corp Oceania (BCO) and Bus and Coach Sales Australasia (BCSA) have announced a link up that will deliver increased sales and service reach for Optare in Australia. BCSA will provide sales leads and service on behalf of BCO for the Optare brand in Queensland and Northern NSW. The […]

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[H6] Optare’s export success marked by International Trade Minister visit

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for International Trade), Graham Stuart visited Yorkshire based bus manufacturer Optare today.  The visit recognises the Company’s strong export growth. Recent successes for Optare include a £21m order for 114 Metrocity buses for New Zealand and a £17m order for 94 Solo buses for Dubai.  Two bespoke Solo buses serving […]

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