Switch Metrodecker

The Switch Metrodecker (previously called the Optare MetroDecker) is a double-decker bus. It has a low-floor. It has been made from 2014 to the present day by Switch Mobility.

In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility.

 Metrodecker 
From 2014 to the present day, Switch Mobility make a diesel bus called the Metrodecker.

 Operators 
Three demonstrators were made by Optare for bus operators to trial around the United Kingdom. These entered service with First South Yorkshire, Go North East, NAT Group, and Go-Ahead London. After the trials ended, no operators ordered any diesel Metrodeckers.

In 2018, Reading Buses ordered five diesel Metrodeckers for use on Green Line route 702. In 2020, Reading Buses cancelled the order because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Metrodecker EV 
From 2015 to the present day, Switch Mobility make a battery electric bus called the Metrodecker EV.

 Operators 

 London 
In 2019, Metroline ordered 31 Metrodecker EVs for use on route 134.

In 2020, Tower Transit ordered 37 Metrodecker EVs for use on routes 23 and C3, 

In 2021, Go-Ahead London ordered 17 Metrodecker EVs for use on route 200.

 United Kingdom 
In 2019, First York ordered 21 Metrodecker EVs for use on York Park & Ride services.

 MetroDecker H2 
In 2020, Optare made a hydrogen fuel cell bus bus called the MetroDecker H2. It was made for countries that have a humid subtropical climate and would need air conditioning. As of July 2025, no operators have ordered any Metrodecker H2s.

 Incidents 

In May 2022, a fire destroyed six buses at Metroline's Potters Bar garage, two buses were Metrodecker EVs. Switch Mobility told all operators to stop using Metrodecker EVs. An investigation into the Potters Bar fire found that a conductive coolant had been added to the battery system of a Metrodecker EV instead of a non-conductive one, the buses returned to service in May.

In January 2024, a Metrodecker EV operated by Go-Ahead London caught fire while operating route 200 in Wimbledon, the cause of fire isn't known and was being investigated by Go-Ahead London.

References

Other websites

Category:Double-decker buses
Category:Low-floor buses
Metrodecker
Category:Battery electric buses