Optare Alero
| Optare Alero | |
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 An Optare Alero being operated by Cumfy Bus on a Merseytravel "Joblink" service in Birkenhead | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2001-2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Iveco |
| Capacity | 22 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 7.2 metres |
| Height | 2.5 metres |
| Chronology | |
The Optare Alero is a low-floor integral minibus that was built by Optare between 2001 and 2008. It was built as an alternative to van-derived buses such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Around 300 were built in the first five years of production. The primary markets for the Alero have been community transport groups and rural demand responsive bus routes, such as Hampshire's Cango.
Features
The Alero has an Iveco engine and a choice of manual or automatic ZF transmission. It typically seats between twelve and sixteen passengers, capacity being partly dependent upon whether space is provided for a wheelchair. The destination display box is optional.
Alero Plus
The Alero was relaunched in 2006 as the Alero Plus. Various changes and component upgrades have been made in an attempt to overcome reliability and durability issues suffered by the original design. In 2008, the Alero was discontinued. However, Optare have stated that they will continue to offer after sales support.
Picture gallery
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Arriva North West and Wales Optare Alero in Wrexham in April 2008
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GHA Coaches Optare Alero in Mold in October 2009
References
- Millar, Alan (2007) Bus & Coach Recognition : Ian Allan Ltd., ISBN 0-7110-3136-3
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Optare Alero. |
- Product description in Optare website (Web Archive 2007/12/24)
- Bus and Coach Buyer Issue 990 Page 11