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(13/04/2014 18:09)ls1911 Wrote: [ -> ]So are the routes/ frequencies changed much since Arriva withdrew?

Transport Malta are operating the Arriva routes/timetables, I don't know what changes they have put in place for the summer timetables as opposed to the last Arriva summer timetables.

Though, remember Arriva made some minor changes towards the end of their operations in Malta due to the forced withdrawal of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530Gs.

Malta will soon have some Volvo B7RLE Wright Urban Eclipses and more Optare Solos, this time SR models, in service. They are on hire to Malta Public Transport so I imagine they will retain their all over white livery. Whether or not they'll stay in Malta if/when a new operator takes over the network, I don't know. Also, Arriva wrapped some Mercedes Benz Citaro O530Gs in all over white fairly quickly, have Malta Public Transport done this to any ex Arriva vehicles yet? There is a time limit on operating vehicles in Arriva livery, and surely that'd be an easy way to remove Arriva livery and maybe all over white could be Malta Public Transports new livery.

Some photos of the vehicles at Grayson before export.

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