The Optare StarRider was a minibus and minicoach body manufactured by Optare between 1987 and 1994. It was fitted to the Mercedes-Benz 811D chassis, with its body made from a steel frame with aluminium alloy and GPR exterior panels.
It was launched in August 1987.[1] A total of 240 were built, with Badgerline, London Regional Transport and Yorkshire Traction major customers. It was succeeded by the Optare MetroRider in 1994.[2]
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