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Wednesday, 25 November 2015

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• Marshalls choose Optare MetroCityMarshalls of Sutton on Trent have purchased their first Optare MetroCity. The MetroCity bus will join the existing service fleet consisting of two Optare Versas and six Solos. The new MetroCity will serve route 90 between Newark and Nottingham. Marshalls of Sutton on Trent was established in 1989.  The family run business is now recognised as one of the leading coach & bus operators in the East Midlands. John Marshall, Managing Director of Marshalls, commented: “We already operate a number of Optare Versas and when we were looking for a new addition to our fleet, we trialled th...
• Gothenburg’s new electric bus route wins European sustainability prizeThe 55 electric bus route (ElectriCity) in Gothenburg, Sweden has been awarded the European Solar Prize 2015 for being the best example of sustainable public transport operated using renewable energy. This prize is awarded to European sustainability projects in a number of different areas. “We need to make the transition in the transport sector if we are going to succeed in creating an environmentally sustainable society. Having a sustainable public transport system is a key component in this. The ElectriCity project and the 55 electric bus route are an excellent example of cooperation a...

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