The first model was the Metro-Scania single decker based on the BR110/CR110 chassis, which was the first Scania bus built for the United Kingdom market in 1969 and sold in small numbers.

It was noted for its performance from the turbocharged Scania engine when compared to the earlier Gardner and Leyland diesel engine used in many buses of the time, its smooth and quiet ride due to air suspension, and high fuel consumption, particularly an issue for operators when the price of fuel rose during the 1973 oil crisis.

[4][5] Some continued in service with other operators for several years, including Reading Transport, Whippet Coaches,[6][7] Charles Cook of Biggleswade, Black Prince Buses of Morley, Alec Head of Lutton and Camms of Nottingham.

Most of these Metropolitans were withdrawn and sold for scrap due to corrosion issues, although a handful passed to the PTE's successor Busways Travel Services.

[17] Production of the Scania Metropolitan ceased in 1978, with the last examples going to Reading Transport,[1] with two built to dual-purpose specifications with high speed rear axles to operate the express X1 service to London.