As part of a global group, we are one of the UK’s leading bus manufacturing companies, proudly employing around 400 people across our business.
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28 Jan 2022
Exciting news for Switch! Follow @switchevglobal for all the info!
27 Jan 2022
🏗️ Site confirmed!
We are happy to announce that our new Manufacturing and Technology Centre will be built in the Soto de Medinilla area of #Valladolid.
The facility will produce our first Switch #electricbus designed specifically for the European market.
#MoveBetter
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20 Oct 2021
We are proud to be part of a global family focused on creating a better tomorrow.
To discover how we're taking the next step in zero-emission transportation with Switch Mobility @SwitchEVGlobal, visit their website here: switchmobility.tech
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23 Jul 2021
Today marks 💯 days to go until #COP26
At Switch we believe that everyone has a right to be a part of the protection of our planet 🌏
That's why we're making electric transportation accessible to all bit.ly/Switch100
#TogetherForOurPlanet
#NetZeroWeek2021
💯 days to go!
📢 #COP26
🇬🇧 Glasgow, UK
🗓️ 31 Oct - 12 Nov 2021
Securing a brighter future requires action from us all. So as we work towards COP26 in the next 100 days, let’s seize this moment to come #TogetherForOurPlanet.
The countdown is on.
#ClimateAction
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20 May 2021
Our new @YorkKnightsRLFC bus is heading out for its first day in service on @FirstYork route 9. A big Thank you from me to all the people who made it possible! More local partnership for our city. @YorkKnightsFans @yorkpress @YorkStadium @Optaregroup @LWGraphics #WeareYork #York
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6 May 2021
Buying buses from China will leave us in slow lane, despite climate ambitions - Andy Palmer, Vice Chairman, Switch Mobility
thetimes.co.uk/article/buyin…
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📢 NEWS: UK to cut emissions by 78% by 2035
As #COP26 Presidency, the UK has set into law the world’s most ambitious climate change target as we work tirelessly towards a net zero future.
#TogetherForOurPlanet | #ClimateAction
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9 Apr 2021
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family.
9 Apr 2021
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced bbc.in/3uB3ED9
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8 Apr 2021
Its Thursday, you know what that means! A new video from Coach & Bus Week premieres at 1830hrs 🎉. This week's video features Sargeants and @Optaregroup.
youtu.be/S3c0omnI_NI
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6 Apr 2021
Blue bus in the blue skies above #York. Dave from our @FirstYork engineering team is preparing one of our electric⚡️ @Optaregroup buses for its MOT this morning.
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30 Mar 2021
Despite COVID having a severe impact on the bus industry and the amount of buses on the road over the last 12 months, we are thrilled that the Metrodeckers at Metroline have delivered 1 million electric miles!
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30 Mar 2021
Today I've launched a £120m scheme to introduce zero emission buses 🚌 across the country. We’re inviting authorities to submit their bids for funding as we strive to decarbonise our transport network, improve air quality & #BuildBackGreener ✅ gov.uk/government/news/multi…
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30 Mar 2021
We are pleased to see funds being made available to start the delivery of 4,000 new zero emission buses.
30 Mar 2021
Today’s new scheme is making up to £120m available to start delivering 4,000 new zero emission buses on our roads, helping decarbonise the entire transport network by 2050. 🍃🚌⚡
Learn more about our plans to #BuildBackGreener 👉 gov.uk/government/news/multi…
#FutureOfTransport
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16 Mar 2021
It's great to see this happening in Jakarta.
thejakartapost.com/adv/2021/…
#collaboration #EV #sustainabletransport #electricbusfleet
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22 Feb 2021
Dr Andy Palmer @ Autocar Pro EV Forum: "I hope India & the rest of the world legislates urgent adoption of EV buses. Buses, delivery vehicles & taxis are the prevalent source of pollutants in urban air & the easiest to fix. I call upon all govts to expedite their replacement."
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12 Feb 2021
New or old - the @FirstYork engineering team carry out regular inspections on our fleet. Here's one of our electric @Optaregroup Metrodecker 🚌⚡️🔋vehicles being lifted ahead of its check up. #Metrodeckerrising
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2 Feb 2021
We are saddened to hear the news that Sir Captain Tom Moore has died. He was an inspiration to his country at a time when it was needed the most. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.
2 Feb 2021
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24 Jan 2021
7 years ago today I picked up York's first brand new electric bus ⚡⚡ @Optaregroup
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25 Jan 2021
Following a recent increase in COVID cases amongst our staff, we ceased production for a short 10-day circuit breaker last week. Staff and Aftersales operation will continue as normal. Production will re-start on February 1st.
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7 Dec 2020
A high spec diesel Metrodecker left the factory last week for it's new home at @johnsonscoaches
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7 Dec 2020
Our latest arrival from @Optaregroup. This full electric double deck bus will soon be out on @FirstYork service 4 between Acomb and #York city centre. ⚡️ 🚌
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