Optare Share Discussion Threads

[m4rtinu] 03/9/2014 07:44

JSB - you are right regarding wording of article and how it reads.

[jsbach123] 03/9/2014 07:05

I don't read it that way m4rtinu but you may be correct.

[m4rtinu] 03/9/2014 06:50

JSB, cougar - may be (hope it is) net £500,000 investment. Guess they may have got something for the (seven yr) old buses that the Solos replaced.

[jsbach123] 03/9/2014 06:40

The interesting information for PIs contained in the Bognor piece (thanks for posting link Cougar) is that Optare supplied each bus at a price of less than £100,000. I wonder did they make a profit on fulfilling this order.

[cougar99] 03/9/2014 02:43

... and there was I thinking I was all alone on this thread.

“We carry a lot of mums with buggies and people with lots of shopping on our off-peak services in Bognor and have put the importance on their comfort rather than cramming more people in,” said Mr Dyer.

bit unusual that ... for the operating to give consideration to passengers over profits .... but then again the ever present 'Sunday issue' arises..... :
Felpham county councillor Graham Jones caught the Star to the launch from Elmer. “They are nice and comfortable,” he said. “There is also a good frequency for six days but it would be good to have buses on Sundays as well.”

[bump3r] 02/9/2014 22:58

Once went to Bognor,(Butlins) 30 yr ago.Living up north it was a fair journey and we had a weekend stop off in London.Doesn't have the same appeal to me and my family now but was one of the best holidays I ever had.

[cougar99] 02/9/2014 17:20

The Only Way is Bognor :-)

BUS passengers on the busiest route around Bognor Regis are enjoying better vehicles.



The Optare Solo buses have the same capacity of seated passengers – 28 – as the previous buses but are slightly longer to provide more legroom.

[cougar99] 30/8/2014 16:18

YEOVIL NEWS: New and improved bus service from South West Coaches

......In addition passengers will be transported in a brand new super low floor Optare Solo vehicle.

[cougar99] 29/8/2014 15:18

... a good use for an old Optare....

[cougar99] 28/8/2014 16:52

Optare plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Green as Marketing, Press and Events Manager effective from 26th August 2014. Ms Green will report to David Siviero, Sales, Marketing and Service Director.

[jsbach123] 21/8/2014 08:06

Thanks bump3r

[bump3r] 20/8/2014 22:08

i thought it was in Coach & Bus Week Issue 1139 but i cant find it!



i'll keep looking but may have my wires crossed

[jsbach123] 20/8/2014 20:27

Give us a link to the cost information for metrodecker please bump3r.

[bump3r] 20/8/2014 16:53

The route masters are £350k ea. I read an article that the metrodeckers were £190k ea.

[m4rtinu] 20/8/2014 15:10

And potentially disappointing news, from an article about First West Yorkshire plans. Why aren't they considering the new MetroDecker?

[cougar99] 15/8/2014 14:10

just drawling around so apologies if the following article has been posted before:



Two different quotes from article:

From Optare: "We have 45 vehicles in production for Australia .... "

From Patico: ".... Patico Automotive intends to have sold a Metrodecker, in customer livery, at the BusVic conference in 2015".

[cougar99] 15/8/2014 13:47

Optare due at the Aus Bus & Coach Show again this year ... to be held next month ...



perhaps the bus drifting around Aus now is the one from last years show?

[cougar99] 15/8/2014 13:22

Trent Barton Optare Tempo - 302 FD54 JYA



I recon a pole dancer at the front of t'bus would enhance the video... :-)
all in good taste of course ....

[cougar99] 15/8/2014 13:09

and an interesting pdf on that website about the Notts electric operation:



We have weekly conference calls with Optare (the electric bus manufacturer) to refine and develop the new technology these vehicles contain, as well as monthly meetings. We are hoping to further develop the current fast charging system by July by also encouraging collaboration between the charger manufacturers and Optare. A software project has been commissioned by the charger manufacturers and we hope to get positive results in July 2014.

[cougar99] 15/8/2014 13:08

kimoldfold ... thanks for info ...will see if any details appear on the Australian Patico Optare website

[kimoldfield] 15/8/2014 12:04

Apparently a Tempo has been delivered to Carbridge Perth airport and a further 2 are to be delivered. Better than none!