(16/12/2020 01:19)Mayneway Wrote:  Not heard that one!
Initially it was suggested a number of B7’s had been purchased from First and would be retained until the remaining Streetdecks were delivered. It could well be that only one goes to Preston but seems a little odd.

If my snout at First is right then Diamond have paid over the odds for the B7’s and they will want them to make a return before they are disposed.

(18/12/2020 11:04)Winston Wrote:  You're snout is wrong, as previously posted, the ex First B7RLE have been purchased at a very favourable price, Rotala don't overpay for things, that is why they were purchased rather than simply extending their leases by + 6 months.

Rotala will still make a return on the B7RLE in 2-3 years time even without being in revenue earning service.

(18/12/2020 17:50)Mayneway Wrote:  I’ve heard two possibly 3 people all say it was ‘return or buy’ but let’s agree to disagree.

(18/12/2020 23:34)Mrboo Wrote:  I would also think Wright bus has given some sort of penalty for non-delivery so that would of gone towards the costing of buying them from First. And you don't often get 29 buses for sale at once that good for a fleet to all be one type and they like Wright types.

(19/12/2020 00:07)Winston Wrote:  Not sure on any penalties for Wrightbus late deliveries, I just know the details of the contingency plans for the B7RLE's to cover for it.