Optare

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.

[Optare @Optaregroup]

Exciting news for Switch! Follow @switchevglobal for all the info!

[Switch Mobility @switchmobilitye]

🏗️ 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

[Optare @Optaregroup]

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: https://t.co/WtIM9jsXIS

[Optare @Optaregroup]

@MarcBichtemann @FirstYork @yorkgin @CityofYork Looking good Marc!

[Switch Mobility @switchmobilitye]

Today marks 💯 days to go until #COP26

At Switch we believe that everyone has a right to be a part of the protection of our planet 🌏
That's why we're making electric transportation accessible to all https://t.co/qvQ05Hzgk5

#TogetherForOurPlanet
#NetZeroWeek2021

[Optare @Optaregroup]

@CBWtweets @switchEVglobal

[Marc Bichtemann @MarcBichtemann]

Our new @YorkKnightsRLFC bus is heading out for its first day in service on @FirstYork route 9. A big Thank you from me to all the people who made it possible! More local partnership for our city. @YorkKnightsFans @yorkpress @YorkStadium @Optaregroup @LWGraphics #WeareYork #York

[Optare @Optaregroup]

Buying buses from China will leave us in slow lane, despite climate ambitions - Andy Palmer, Vice Chairman, Switch Mobility
https://t.co/hP6c5sonV3

[COP26 @COP26]

📢 NEWS: UK to cut emissions by 78% by 2035

As #COP26 Presidency, the UK has set into law the world’s most ambitious climate change target as we work tirelessly towards a net zero future.

#TogetherForOurPlanet | #ClimateAction

[Optare @Optaregroup]

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family.

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced https://t.co/8doWZ8fVmp

[Coach & Bus Week @CBWtweets]

Its Thursday, you know what that means! A new video from Coach & Bus Week premieres at 1830hrs 🎉. This week's video features Sargeants and @Optaregroup.

https://t.co/hqFPjcBGyU

[Marc Bichtemann @MarcBichtemann]

Blue bus in the blue skies above #York. Dave from our @FirstYork engineering team is preparing one of our electric⚡️ @Optaregroup buses for its MOT this morning.

[Optare @Optaregroup]

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!

[Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps @grantshapps]

Today I've launched a £120m scheme to introduce zero emission buses 🚌 across the country. We’re inviting authorities to submit their bids for funding as we strive to decarbonise our transport network, improve air quality & #BuildBackGreener ✅ https://t.co/9FjKedB9H5

[Optare @Optaregroup]

We are pleased to see funds being made available to start the delivery of 4,000 new zero emission buses.

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

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 👉 https://t.co/JLFRT8jTFo

#FutureOfTransport

[Optare @Optaregroup]

It's great to see this happening in Jakarta.

https://t.co/zxCejbDGnS
#collaboration #EV #sustainabletransport #electricbusfleet

[Autocar Professional @autocarpro]

Dr Andy Palmer @ Autocar Pro EV Forum: "I hope India & the rest of the world legislates urgent adoption of EV buses. Buses, delivery vehicles & taxis are the prevalent source of pollutants in urban air & the easiest to fix. I call upon all govts to expedite their replacement."

[Marc Bichtemann @MarcBichtemann]

New or old - the @FirstYork engineering team carry out regular inspections on our fleet. Here's one of our electric @Optaregroup Metrodecker 🚌⚡️🔋vehicles being lifted ahead of its check up. #Metrodeckerrising

[Optare @Optaregroup]

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.

[Adam Davies @adamdavies08]

7 years ago today I picked up York's first brand new electric bus ⚡⚡ @Optaregroup

[Optare @Optaregroup]

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.