International
Lightweight Optare Versa attracts NZ operator
New Zealand Reesby Buses has acquired an 11.7m Optare Versa.
Optare
Financial
Reduced losses at Optare
Optare preliminary results for the 12 months ending March 31, 2013 show a net loss of £7.4m compared to a loss of £13.4m in the previous 15 month period – an improvement of 45% says […]
International
Optare targets growing bus market in Australia
AUSTRALIA Optare is moving into the Australian bus market with the exclusive appointment of a new dealer and plans for demonstration vehicles to be available in the near future.
Bus News
Growth fund to assist Optare R&D
Optare has received a conditional offer of funds from the fourth round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) which could be worth up to £1.5m.
Bus News
First invests in 18 new buses for South Wales
First is introducing 18 new Optare Versas to its operations in South Wales in a £2.66m investment.
Bus News
Perryman’s bus contract boost
12 new Versas on order & new depot set to open in St Boswells Melrose A dozen new Optare Versas are set to join the fleet of Berwick-upon- Tweed-based family-run coach and bus operator Perryman’s […]
Bus News
Businesses rally around Norfolk Green’s Coasthopper
Pubs, cafés and Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Marshes reserve are supporting Norfolk Green’s Coasthopper service, which runs between Cromer and King’s Lynn.
Bus News
New Optare Solo SRs for Courtney Buses
Route branding is applied to the 11 new Solos, with a further five on route in the next few months
Bus News
Industry rallies round Western Greyhound after arson attack
Hired in buses have come from seven operators and two suppliers, as far away as Blackpool and Norfolk Western Greyhound MD Mark Howarth has revealed the extent of the support his company received after the […]
Bus News
Dawsonrentals secures partnership with Optare
Dawsonrentals has secured a ‘strategic partnership agreement’ with Optare, which includes a 50- bus order.
