Optare
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As part of a global group, we are one of the UK’s leading bus manufacturing companies, proudly employing around 400 people across our business.
Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, York
Joined March 2015
Exciting news for Switch! Follow @switchevglobal for all the info!.
🏗️ Site confirmed!. We are happy to announce that our new Manufacturing and Technology Centre will be built in the Soto de Medinilla area of #Valladolid. The facility will produce our first Switch #electricbus designed specifically for the European market. #MoveBetter
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We are proud to be part of a global family focused on creating a better tomorrow. To discover how we're taking the next step in zero-emission transportation with Switch Mobility @SwitchEVGlobal, visit their website here:
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RT @switchEVglobal: Today marks 💯 days to go until #COP26. At Switch we believe that everyone has a right to be a part of the protection o….
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RT @MarcBichtemann: Our new @YorkKnightsRLFC bus is heading out for its first day in service on @FirstYork route 9. A big Thank you from me….
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Buying buses from China will leave us in slow lane, despite climate ambitions - Andy Palmer, Vice Chairman, Switch Mobility .
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Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced
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RT @CBWtweets: Its Thursday, you know what that means! A new video from Coach & Bus Week premieres at 1830hrs 🎉. This week's video feature….
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RT @MarcBichtemann: Blue bus in the blue skies above #York. Dave from our @FirstYork engineering team is preparing one of our electric⚡️ @O….
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Despite COVID having a severe impact on the bus industry and the amount of buses on the road over the last 12 months, we are thrilled that the Metrodeckers at Metroline have delivered 1 million electric miles!
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RT @grantshapps: Today I've launched a £120m scheme to introduce zero emission buses 🚌 across the country. We’re inviting authorities to su….
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Government announces extra funding for zero-emission buses in England.
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We are pleased to see funds being made available to start the delivery of 4,000 new zero emission buses.
Today’s new scheme is making up to £120m available to start delivering 4,000 new zero emission buses on our roads, helping decarbonise the entire transport network by 2050. 🍃🚌⚡. Learn more about our plans to #BuildBackGreener 👉 . #FutureOfTransport
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It's great to see this happening in Jakarta. #collaboration #EV #sustainabletransport #electricbusfleet.
thejakartapost.com
The development of sustainable public transportation facilities in Indonesia has so far been good, with the country’s capital Jakarta recently named the winner of the 2021 Sustainable Transport Award...
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RT @autocarpro: Dr Andy Palmer @ Autocar Pro EV Forum: "I hope India & the rest of the world legislates urgent adoption of EV buses. Buses,….
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RT @MarcBichtemann: New or old - the @FirstYork engineering team carry out regular inspections on our fleet. Here's one of our electric @Op….
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We are saddened to hear the news that Sir Captain Tom Moore has died. He was an inspiration to his country at a time when it was needed the most. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.
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RT @FillinghamBus: 7 years ago we were getting ready to go live with our first electric buses for @FirstYork showing these fabulous @Optare….
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RT @adamdavies08: 7 years ago today I picked up York's first brand new electric bus ⚡⚡ @Optaregroup
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Following a recent increase in COVID cases amongst our staff, we ceased production for a short 10-day circuit breaker last week. Staff and Aftersales operation will continue as normal. Production will re-start on February 1st.
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A high spec diesel Metrodecker left the factory last week for it's new home at @johnsonscoaches
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