Switch Metrocity

Switch Metrocity
Midland Classic Optare MetroCity in June 2018
Overview
ManufacturerSwitch Mobility
Production2013–present
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeLow floor
Powertrain
Engine
Capacity22–44 seated
TransmissionAllison 2100
Dimensions
Length9.9, 10.1, 10.6, 10.8 & 11.52 metres
Width2.47 metres
Height2.85 metres
Chronology
PredecessorOptare Tempo SR

The Switch Metrocity (previously called the Optare MetroCity) is a single-decker midibus. It has a low-floor. It has been made from 2013 to the present day by Switch Mobility.

MetroCity

From 2013 to the present day, Switch Mobility make a diesel model called the Metrocity.

The MetroCity is made in different lengths, these lengths are 9.9 mm (0.0099 m), 10.13 m (10,130 mm), 10.6 m (10,600 mm), 10.82 m (10,820 mm), and 11.52 m (11,520 mm),

In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility.

In 2023, Optare Metrocity was replaced with Switch Metrocity, the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.

Metrocity EV

Arriva London Metrocity EV with dual-doors (doors in the middle) on route 312 in December 2014

From 2014 to the present day, Switch Mobility make an electric model called the Metrocity EV.

In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility.

In 2023, Optare Metrocity EV was replaced with Switch Metrocity EV, the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.

References

  1. 1 2 "MetroCity". Optare. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Metrocity SPECIFICATION" (PDF). Optare. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Optare Group Limited renamed as Switch Mobility Limited". Optare. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "SWITCH Metrocity | First British-Built Electric Bus In London". www.switchmobilityev.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.[permanent dead link]

Other websites

Media related to Optare MetroCity at Wikimedia Commons