| Wright StreetLite | |
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A wheel forward StreetLite operated by Supertravel in Merseyside |
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| Manufacturer | Wrightbus |
| Built at | Ballymena |
| Capacity | 33–41 (seated) 70/71 (total) |
| Operator(s) | Numerous |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Wheel forward 8.8 m (29 ft) 9.5 m (31 ft) Door forward 10.2 m (33 ft) 10.8 m (35 ft) |
| Width | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (9.5 ft) |
| Floor type | Low-floor |
| Doors | 1 door 2 doors for TfL spec |
| Chassis | Integral |
| Engine(s) | Cummins 4-cylinder ISBe Cummins 6-cylinder ISBe |
| Power output | 160/185PS (4cyl) 220/250PS (6cyl) |
| Transmission | Voith |
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 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 Solo.
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.[1]
Twelve StreetLites were planned to enter service with Isle of Man-based operator Bus Vannin, with six 9.5m and six 10.8m vehicles, there was also an option for a further six StreetLites of an unknown length.[2] Bus Vannin were the first operator to place an order for the StreetLite.[3] 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.
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'.[4]
Arriva placed an order for five StreetLites with a 10.2m length, and these vehicles are due to enter service in late 2011.[5] These are rumoured to be for services in Gillingham.
FirstGroup have placed an order for 46 StreetLites.[6]
Three StreetLites have been purchased by Padarn Bus for use on tendered routes in Anglesey.[7]
Maytree Travel of Bolton have purchased a number of vehicles, that continue to operate.
Another operator of the StreetLite will be Reading Buses. These vehicles will enter service by January 2012.[8]
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