Wright StreetLite
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The Wright StreetLite is a low-floor midibus
introduced by Wrightbus
of Ballymena, Northern Ireland during the summer of 2010.
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The door forward StreetLite is available in lengths of 10.2m and 10.8m, whereas the shorter versions, at 8.8m and 9.5m, use the wheel forward layout in order to save space. Wrightbus claims that the in each length, StreetLite offers more seats than the equivalent competitors.
, with six 9.5m and six 10.8m vehicles, there was also an option for a further six StreetLites of an unknown length. Bus Vannin were the first operator to place an order for the StreetLite. Two StreetLites entered service for Bus Vannin on December 5, 2010, with the other vehicles entering service shortly after. The six 10.8m StreetLites were never delivered.
placed an order for five StreetLites with a 10.2m length, and these vehicles are due to enter service in late 2011. These are rumoured to be for services in Gillingham
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for use on tendered routes in Anglesey
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Another operator of the StreetLite will be Reading Buses. These vehicles will enter service by January 2012.
Midibus
A midibus is a classification of single-decker minibuses which generally are larger than a traditional minibus but smaller than a full-size single decker and can be anywhere between and long...
introduced by Wrightbus
Wrightbus
Wrightbus is an independent coachbuilder and pioneer of the low-floor bus. Based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, it was established in 1946 by Robert Wright and currently run by his son William Wright.-History:...
of Ballymena, Northern Ireland during the summer of 2010.
Versions
The StreetLite is available in two differing body styles. The door forward version has the door placed before the front axle of the vehicle. The wheel forward version has the door placed behind the front axle, in a similar layout to the Optare SoloOptare Solo
The Optare Solo is a low-floor midibus manufactured by Optare in Leeds, UK since 1997. The name "Solo" is a play on the low-floor status of the bus, the manufacturer believing its vehicle having an entrance that is "so low" from the floor, namely 200 mm with kneeling suspension.The innovative...
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The door forward StreetLite is available in lengths of 10.2m and 10.8m, whereas the shorter versions, at 8.8m and 9.5m, use the wheel forward layout in order to save space. Wrightbus claims that the in each length, StreetLite offers more seats than the equivalent competitors.
Bus Vannin
Twelve StreetLites were planned to enter service with Isle of Man-based operator Bus VanninBus Vannin
Bus Vannin is the title of the government owned and operated bus service on the Isle of Man. The name was adopted in June 2009 having previously been branded as Isle of Man Transport...
, with six 9.5m and six 10.8m vehicles, there was also an option for a further six StreetLites of an unknown length. Bus Vannin were the first operator to place an order for the StreetLite. Two StreetLites entered service for Bus Vannin on December 5, 2010, with the other vehicles entering service shortly after. The six 10.8m StreetLites were never delivered.
Mistral
Wrightbus secured an exclusivity deal with Mistral, a bus sales and rental company. Mistral are the sole selling agents for the StreetLite and are pitching the vehicle as 'Wrightbus+Mistral - the perfect equation'.Arriva
ArrivaArriva
Arriva plc is a multinational public transport company owned by Deutsche Bahn and headquartered in Sunderland, United Kingdom. It has bus, coach, train, tram and waterbus operations in 12 countries across Europe, employs more than 47,500 people and services over 1.5 billion passenger journeys each...
placed an order for five StreetLites with a 10.2m length, and these vehicles are due to enter service in late 2011. These are rumoured to be for services in Gillingham
Gillingham
-United Kingdom:* Gillingham, Dorset **Gillingham railway station**Gillingham Town F.C., association football club* Gillingham, Kent **Gillingham **Gillingham railway station...
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Other operators
Three StreetLites have been purchased by Padarn BusPadarn Bus
Padarn Bus is a bus company based in Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales. It operates a fleet of around 40 buses on 18 routes in North Wales. Many of its vehicles and routes were acquired when it merged with larger company KMP.-History:...
for use on tendered routes in Anglesey
Anglesey
Anglesey , also known by its Welsh name Ynys Môn , is an island and, as Isle of Anglesey, a county off the north west coast of Wales...
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Another operator of the StreetLite will be Reading Buses. These vehicles will enter service by January 2012.