... and places 53 bus order with Optare

Bus builder Optare has confirmed that it will contribute 53 vehicles as part of Arriva’s 2009 fleet renewal programme (Transit November 7). Valued at in excess of £6m, delivery will take place over a three month period starting in February next year.

The order calls for 30 Optare Solo’s 17 of which will be SlimLine models for use by Arriva Wales. Arriva Midlands will receive 10 Optare Versas, while the group’s Yorkshire operations will gain 13 Optare Tempos which will...