Minsterley Motors have added five Optare Metrocity buses to their fleet.  The 11.5m, Euro 5, Metrocity buses seat up to 44 and join two Optare Solos already in service with Minsterley Motors, operating the Ludlow Park & Ride and town services.   The new Metrocity buses will operate on routes between Shrewsbury & Bishops Castle.

John Jones, Managing Director, Minsterley Motors said, “We already operate a number of Optare Solos and our experience of these vehicles has been excellent.  We have also been extremely pleased by the dedication and high level of the product support supplied by Optare.  The outstanding in service fuel economy performance of the Metrocity made it an easy choice for us.”

Steph Baker, Business Development Manager, Optare, said “The Metrocity is proving very popular with operators looking for a vehicle with excellent fuel economy.  I am very pleased that Minsterley Motors has chosen to purchase more Optare buses, this is testament to the quality of the Optare product and service support.”