The MCW/Optare Metrorider was powered by an American powertrain combination-the Cummins B-platform engine and the Allison AT-545 transmission. Although a ZF manual transmission was also available. Both the normally aspirated and the turbocharged version of the Cummins B-platform engine were available in the MCW/Optare Metrorider.

The MCW/Optare Metrorider, with it’s purpose-built chassis and heavier-duty American powertrain; was a leap over the design of traditional British minibuses that were built on the chassis of vans like the Mercedes-Benz T2 and it’s successor-the Vario, and the Volkswagen LT.

What could be more pleasant than being on the British Isles transporting people on an MCW/Optare Metrorider.

Videos of an MCW/Optare Metrorider:

I don’t appreciate the bus drivers leaving their engines running while they’re refueling in this video, as you aren’t supposed to leave the engine running AT ALL while you’re refueling a vehicle.