Optare Solo

The Switch Solo (previously called Optare Solo) is a low-floor single decker bus made by Switch Mobility in 1998. There are 2 generations and it has different lengths.

Switch Solo
Switch Solo SR
Somerset Passenger Solutions Optare Solo SR
in Bridgwater in August 2017
Overview
ManufacturerOptare/Switch Mobility
Production1998–2012 (Solo)
2007–present (Solo SR)
Body and chassis
ClassMinibus
Midibus
Body styleSingle-decker bus
Doors1 door or 2 doors
Floor typeLow entry
Powertrain
EngineCummins B series/ISB/ISBe
MAN
Mercedes-Benz
Capacity19–37 seated
TransmissionAllison
Siemens (hybrid electric)
Enova Systems (fully electric)
Magtec (fully electric)
Voith DIWA (SR version only)
Dimensions
Length7.10–10.30 m (23 ft 4 in – 33 ft 10 in)
Width2.33–2.5 m (7 ft 8 in – 8 ft 2 in)
Height2.73 m (8 ft 11 in)
Chronology
PredecessorOptare MetroRider

Optare Solo (1998–2012)

The Optare Solo is a low-floor single decker bus made by Optare. It was launched in 1998 and it has different widths and lengths. In 2007 the Solo was replaced by the Solo SR

Slimline

A narrow version called the "Slimline" was launched in 2004

SE

A short version called the "SE" was launched in 2006

SE

An Electric version called the "EV" was launched in 2009

Optare/Switch Solo SR (2007–Present)

The Optare Solo SR is a low-floor single decker bus made by Optare. It was launched in 2007 and it replaced the first generation Optare Solo.[1]

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.

Hybrid

A diesel-electric hybrid Solo was also launched.

EV

A battery electric Solo was also launched in 2012.[4]

  • First generation Solo Original (M780)
    First generation Solo Original (M780)
  • First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL)
    First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL)
  • First generation Solo SE (M780SE)
    First generation Solo SE (M780SE)
  • First generation Solo Original (M990)
    First generation Solo Original (M990)
  • Second generation SR (M960)
    Second generation SR (M960)
  • Second generation Hybrid
    Second generation Hybrid
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Optare Solo.
  1. "Optare will no longer go Solo". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  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.
  3. "SWITCH Mobility restarts Solo production". Bus & Coach Buyer. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  4. "Electric Optare Solo SRs on trial". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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