Arriva North west and wales new bus and brands 2017

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RE: Arriva North west and wales new bus and brands 2017

(04/02/2017 16:55)Dentonian Wrote:  How do ANWs new Gemini 3s compare to the almost identical First Manchester "Vantages"? I ask, because I've just travelled on one of the latter back from Leigh to M'cr, and whist I know from a previous journey, the upper deck is reasonable, lower deck seating (barely 25 of them) is no better than a standard e-leather bus. In fact, the DP MMCs Stagecoach run on the 34/X34 are much better.

They're not bad but the low capacity downstairs is a disappointment. I think the Enviro400 hybrid would have been a better choice personally as I think it's a better much looking body design and there'd be more than 66 seats. Not a complaint however - just an observation. I'd rather have a 66 seat Volvo B5LHs than 44 seat VDL SB200s on the 14 and 18

I have to say like yourself I prefer Stagecoach's Enviro400s