The Optare MetroRider is a midibus that was built by Optare between 1989 and 2000. Optare based the original design on the MCW Metrorider after Optare bought the rights following a decision by MCW to end bus production. This model also replaced the less successful StarRider and the replacement of this model is the low-floor Optare Solo.
The MetroRider is an integral bus, which means the chassis and body are constructed as a single structure. It had many options, and was available in three lengths and two widths. In addition, Optare offered the option of a protruding, more substantial, destination display (blind-box), as opposed to the flat on the body destination display.
In later years, the MetroRider could be ordered with a one-piece rather than a standard two-piece windscreenwhich, in turn, became standard. Among the most popular versions was the basic model, with short length, standard 1 door and no blind-box.
Vehicle Information[]
| Additional Vehicle Information: | |
| Poly count | 14,220 |
| Brand/Car Model: | Optare |
| Maximum Speed: | 52 M.P.H. |
| # of colors: | 9 |
| Has Dashboard: | Yes |
| Has Showcase: | Yes |
| Converted: | No |
| Uses Scratch-Made Sounds: | Yes |
| Originality Raiting: | 85% |