Optare Vecta
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The Optare
Vecta is a single-decker bus body produced for the MAN 11.180/11.190 chassis. Most were built on the 11.190 variant. Only two were based on the less powerful 11.180, both being K-regs for Reading. The Optare Vecta is essentially a single-deck version of the Optare Spectra, as can be seen from the front of the bus.
United Automobile Services
purchased the largest number of Vectas (51 buses). Other customers included Trent Buses (15) and Reading Transport
(13). A total of 130 were built.
Optare
Optare plc is a bus manufacturer and importer based in Leeds and Blackburn, UK. The company operates from three main business units, Bus Manufacturing, Coach Sales and Unitec....
Vecta is a single-decker bus body produced for the MAN 11.180/11.190 chassis. Most were built on the 11.190 variant. Only two were based on the less powerful 11.180, both being K-regs for Reading. The Optare Vecta is essentially a single-deck version of the Optare Spectra, as can be seen from the front of the bus.
United Automobile Services
United Automobile Services
United Automobile Services or United, as it was commonly known, was a major provider of bus services across the North East and North Yorkshire for 80 years or more...
purchased the largest number of Vectas (51 buses). Other customers included Trent Buses (15) and Reading Transport
Reading Transport
Reading Transport Ltd is a bus operator serving the towns of Reading, Newbury and the surrounding area in the English county of Berkshire. The company is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council and operates under the brands Reading Buses, Newbury Buses and Goldline Travel...
(13). A total of 130 were built.