Metro-Scania
The Metro-Scania was a step-entrance single-deck bus body manufactured by Metro Cammell Weymann and Scania.
| Metro-Scania | |
|---|---|
 Newport Transport Metro-Scania in May 1976 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Metro Cammell Weymann Scania |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 2 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Scania BR110/CR110 |
History
In 1969, Metro Cammell Weymann and Scania formed a joint venture to build a single deck bus to compete with the Leyland National.[1][2] Built on the Scania BR110/CR110 chassis with Metro Cammell Weymann bodywork, the first was unveiled at the Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in September 1970.[3]
A total of 133 were manufactured with Newport Transport purchasing 44, Leicester Citybus 35 and London Transport six.[4]
References
- Will Metro-Scania break through? Commercial Motor 3 October 1969 page 39
- Looking at buses No 14: Swedish Interlude: The Metro-Scania Buses issue 177 December 1969 pages 537-543
- A Scania returns Bus & Coach Preservation March 2017 page 45
- Companion to Road Passenger Transport History. Walsall: Roads & Road Transport History Association. 2013. pp. 362/363. ISBN 9780955287633.
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