Optare secures deal to supply buses to Stagecoach Group

published 29 January 2013

Bus manufacturer Optare said Tuesday it scored a contract to supply vehicles to international transport company Stagecoach Group.

Optare will deliver a mix of 33 Solo and Versa buses in 2013 for £3.3m to the group, which provides transport in the UK and North America.

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"The Cummins-Voith driveline is new to Optare and is being fitted at the specific request of Stagecoach. It further demonstrates our ability to meet a wide range of specific customer requirements in terms of vehicle drivelines, whether it's, alternative fuels, hybrid, full electric or conventional diesel."

Optare shares soared 14.44% to 0.52p at 8:35 Tuesday.

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