Searching for a Volvo Built Bus on the DVLA H115 ABV does not show up at all, Unless its not Volvo Built i would assume its got a Personal Reg so could still be about, Anyway a little bit more regarding Schools on VOSA
PC0002598/308 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between St Jospehs High School and Bolton Hospital given service number 521 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/392 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Elton High School
Finish Point: Bury New Road
Via:
Service Number: 810
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 30-AUG-2015
Other Details: New TfGM School tender
(23/06/2015 20:01)Dentonian Wrote: [ -> ]Although I think B&P had H115 ABV, I'm pretty sure the other Blue Bus example was H114 ABV, which I once travelled on, on the short lived X9(?) between Manchester & Bolton.
After a quick check on the DVLA H114 ABV is Taxed so must be still around
Has it been reregistered with new plates?
One of the Ikarus Polaris' was seen being towed westbound on the M62 today just east of the Birchwood junction, couldn't ID it as I was driving in the opposite direction.
(23/06/2015 21:47)VolvoB10M Wrote: [ -> ]Has it been reregistered with new plates?
You are correct it was indeed re-registered. H115 ABV was re-registered VIL 4037 either by or prior to being acquired by Eurotaxis. It carried "Focus" branding and was also fitted with smaller circular headlamps in place its original rectangular headlamps. It's been untaxed since May 2014 so it's quite possible that it's been scrapped unfortunately
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Photo credit: Richard Covey
Over the Summer 14 of the 16 Plaxton Presidents are to leave Bolton as they will no longer be required, Not sure what Depot will get them tho
(26/06/2015 20:58)bolton bus basher Wrote: [ -> ]Over the Summer 14 of the 16 Plaxton Presidents are to leave Bolton as they will no longer be required, Not sure what Depot will get them tho
Hopefully the displaced DLPs are transferred to Green Lane for deployment on the 26/27 circulars where I think they'd be very useful and are much needed - particularly during peak periods and also on matchdays as well. They could potentially be deployed on the 14 until the new deckers are delivered for that route
If my memory serves me correctly the PVR for the 26/27 circulars is around 12 or 13 vehicles so there'd be enough DLPs to cover the full allocation - it would also be enough to cover the 14 too. Either way I'm looking forward to seeing where the displaced DLPs end up