February 17th 2017

Information posted on February 17th 2017 at 12:20
➨Stagecoach Manchester
The stop/start technology ADL Enviro 400MMC demonstrator 80027 (YY15HJZ) has now joined the Stagecoach fleet on a permanent basis and has been given fleet number 10430. It is currently allocated to Sharston depot.

➨Stagecoach West
It has been confirmed that nine former Stagecoach East Cambridge Park & Ride Enviro 400s will transfer here on loan for the March Cheltenham race meeting. The seven vehicles are 19295/98/99, 19300/02/04/06/07/08. 19298 and 19306 have been reported as already arriving at Swindon depot. Following the race meeting all nine will be taken to Bus & Coach World in Blackburn for removal of the centre doors and repaint before transferring to Stagecoach East Midlands. The nine vehicles in use at Cheltenham will carry the full spectrum of the Cambridge Park & Ride colours - blue, red, green and grey.

​➨Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
Recently sold Volvo Olympian 16795 was noted yesterday on the A14 eastbound at Cathorpe Interchange. Now painted white with a grey skirt it is believed to now be owned by Lawsons of Corby.

➨Stagecoach South West
We are looking for confirmation that Dart SLF 34869 is still part of the fleet here. If you can assist with information it would be appreciated. Please use our Contact Us form.

Information posted on February 17th 2017 at 14:40
➨East Yorkshire Motor Services
Previously unreported by us is the re-registration of training bus 9917 from W349WGH to 46EYB.
The company has announced that from April it will launch a new seasonal service in Scarborough, which will be operated by one of the open top fleet based at the town’s depot. The Scarborough Skipper service will link Peasholm Park with Alpamare, Sea Life Centre, Seafront, Scarborough Town Centre and Scarborough Rail Station.

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