Scania Metropolitan

The Scania Metropolitan was the second collaborative bus model between MCW and Scania, following the single-decker Metro-Scania, introduced in 1969. It was produced from 1973 to 1978 using the Scania BR111DH chassis and an MCW body with 70% British content. Notable features included an asymmetric windscreen for improved driver visibility and a turbocharged engine, though it had high fuel consumption and faced reliability issues due to corrosion.

London Transport was the largest operator, acquiring 164 buses between 1975-1977 but later selling them. Other UK operators like Tyne & Wear (with 140 units) and West Yorkshire (95 units) also used the Metropolitan, though many were withdrawn early due to issues. Municipal companies such as Leicester City Transport (68 units) and Reading Transport (33 units) operated significant numbers.

Outside the UK, only China Motor Bus in Hong Kong purchased two examples. Production ceased in 1978 with 661 buses built, replaced by MCW's Metrobus and Scania's BR112DH chassis.