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.
Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, York
Joined March 2015
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Exciting news for Switch! Follow @switchevglobal for all the info!
🏗️ 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
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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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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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
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
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced bbc.in/3uB3ED9
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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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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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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…
We are pleased to see funds being made available to start the delivery of 4,000 new zero emission buses.
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
It's great to see this happening in Jakarta.
thejakartapost.com/adv/2021/…
#collaboration #EV #sustainabletransport #electricbusfleet
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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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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
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.
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7 years ago today I picked up York's first brand new electric bus ⚡⚡ @Optaregroup – at York, England
A high spec diesel Metrodecker left the factory last week for it's new home at @johnsonscoaches
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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. ⚡️ 🚌
