(08 Jun 2016, 5:21 pm)thetravelman wrote Is it Blue because Optare have decided to change its colour or another operator have requested it....... Or will it now be Blue because GNE would of requested it that way, ready for trials?
It is blue to match the MetroDecker demonstrator.
(08 Jun 2016, 6:49 pm)GMitchelhill wrote The Metrocity was photoed at some technology development place in Leyland a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/27231...2tm-F9EJt2
I believe the vehicle has recently been fitted with an AVID e-fan - it is possible that it was fitted and/or tested at the location of this photograph.