For Immediate Release

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Steve Kratzer
Marketing and Business Development Representative
steve.kratzer@optimabus.com
316-779-7700 ext. 344

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Names Optima Bus Corporation as its Business Partner of the Year

Wichita, KS – Jun 9, 2006 – Optima Bus Corporation was selected by Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, located in Cleveland, Ohio, as its Business Partner of the Year. Optima received this award because of its collaboration with Greater Cleveland RTA on the Opus Low-floor Bus with Streetcar Features.

"RTA is thrilled to give this award to Optima on behalf of not only RTA, but the entire Greater Cleveland community. Optima's 'can-do' attitude allowed them to first share our vision, and then make it a reality," said Joseph Calabrese, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of Greater Cleveland RTA. "Since the introduction of these state-of-the-art low-floor trolleys just a few months ago, ridership has tripled. It has been and will continue to be a great partnership."

Optima received this award on at a streetcar-themed ceremony in Cleveland on Friday, June 2. The Opus Low-floor Bus with Streetcar Features was placed into service in Cleveland on April 10, 2006.

"Everyone at Optima is proud to have been named Greater Cleveland RTA's Business Partner of the Year," said Michael Monteferrante, Chief Executive Officer of Optima Bus Corporation. "Optima and Greater Cleveland RTA have built a partnership that will last many years into the future."

The Opus Low-floor Bus with Streetcar Features embraces the nostalgic elements that have made the American Heritage Streetcar America's most popular trolley. These elements include wood trim, mahogany wood seating, spiral brass handrails and stanchions, genuine leather hand straps, and an authentic trolley bell. In addition, it also incorporates the outstanding ridership appeal, durability, and reliability of the Opus Low-floor bus.

Optima Bus Corporation "transit tough" products - the revolutionary-designed Opus low-floor bus and nostalgic American Heritage Streetcar - have lived-up to their reputations with more than 180 Optima customers across the United States. For more information about Optima Bus Corporation, the Opus low-floor bus, or the American Heritage Streetcar, contact Melissa Noftsger at (316) 779-7700 or visit www.optimabus.com.