Optare Solo
The Switch Solo (previously called Optare Solo) is a single decker bus, It has low-floor, It has been made by Switch Mobility from 1998 to the present day.
| Switch Solo Switch Solo SR | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare/Switch Mobility |
| Production | 1998–2012 (Solo) 2007–present (Solo SR) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minibus Midibus |
| Body style | Single-decker bus |
| Doors | 1 door or 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins B series/ISB/ISBe MAN Mercedes-Benz |
| Capacity | 19–37 seated |
| Transmission | Allison Siemens (hybrid electric) Enova Systems (fully electric) Magtec (fully electric) Voith DIWA (SR version only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 7.10–10.30 m (23 ft 4 in – 33 ft 10 in) |
| Width | 2.33–2.5 m (7 ft 8 in – 8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.73 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Optare MetroRider |
Optare Solo (1998–2012)
changeThe Optare Solo is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, it was made by Optare from 1998 to 2007.
Slimline
changeA narrow version called the "Slimline"[1] was launched in 2004
SE
changeA short version called the "SE"[1] was launched in 2006
EV
changeAn electric version called the "EV" was launched in 2009
Gallery
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First generation Solo Original (M1020) -
First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL) -
First generation Solo SE (M780SE) -
First generation Solo EV (M950EV) -
Rear of a Townlynx Solo (M880) in Chester in April 2009 -
Rear of an Arriva North East Solo (M950) in Darlington in May 2009. Note the difference in rear lights used on both buses.
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Optare/Switch Solo SR (2007–Present)
changeThe Optare Solo SR is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, It is made by Optare from 2007 to the present day.
In 2012, it was improved, the chrome trim on the front and back bumper was removed, the optare logo on the front was removed and it had new rear lights
In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility[2] and made electric vehicles only.[2]
In 2023, Optare Solo SR was replaced with Switch Solo SR,[3] the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.
Slimline
changeA narrow version called the "Slimline" was launched.[4]
SE-R
changeA short version called the "SE-R" was launched.[5][6]
Hybrid
changeA diesel-electric hybrid Solo was launched.[7]
EV
changeA battery electric Solo was launched in 2012.[8]
Gallery
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SR (M960) (before improvements) -
Slimline (M890SL) (before improvements) -
Slimline (M925SL) (after improvements) -
SE-R (M720SE) (after improvements) -
Hybrid (M820SR) (before improvements) -
EV (M920EV) (before improvements) -
SR (M960) rear (before improvements) -
SE-R (M720SE) rear (after improvements)
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References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Solo - more models, more choice, more flexibility". Optare. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Optare Group Limited renamed as Switch Mobility Limited". Optare. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ↑ "SWITCH Mobility restarts Solo production". Bus & Coach Buyer. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ↑ "Solo SR". Optare. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012.
- ↑ "Solo SPECIFICATION" (PDF). Optare. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2018.
- ↑ MTBP (Chris Nelson) - York Bus Photos (12 May 2016), YJ16DXS Utopia Coaches of Tadcaster mini bus, retrieved 8 July 2024
- ↑ "Freedom of the city with Manchester Metroshuttle". Transport for Greater Manchester. 2 November 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ↑ "Electric Optare Solo SRs on trial". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
Other websites
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Media related to Optare Solo at Wikimedia Commons
