DartSLF Bus Awards 2014

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RE: DartSLF Bus Awards 2014
Here are my nominations, some nationally based and others local.

1. Arriva North West for sensible, much-needed investment in Green Lane, St Helens and Bootle garages. Let's hope there's more to come.

2. Cumfy - not a personal thing against Cumfy, but the presentation of some of their vehicles needs definite improvement.

3. The Enviro400s for Arriva North West - as covered in Number 1, sensible, much-needed investment. Plus they're very good to boot - plenty of power, a smooth ride and very comfortable.

4. The Marshall Darts - even though I didn't personally like them, it was the end of an era.

5. Lothian Buses' Gemini 3s. Absolutely stunning to look at, the white and maroon is gorgeous, complete with the brown interiors - extremely classy. Plus they have details such as painted wheel centres which are always lovely to see. Lothian Buses Gemini 3 Photo Album © Michael Stuart

6. Not sure - Slightly limited scope for me here but one of the CX58-reg Solos on the 352 took me by surprise - those and the Solo SRs turn up on the route very rarely, possibly a handful of times a year.

7. A tie between the Wright StreetDeck (it splits opinion, but personally I love it) and the Enviro400 'MMC' - I didn't expect it to look so good.

8. Optare MetroDecker - compared to the StreetDeck and the Enviro400 MMC it looks dumpy and a bit...dated.

9. Not Sure
10. Not Sure

Also - a 'advertising award' goes to Arriva North West for their promotion of the investment in Routes 10, 10A and 10B. Great to see investment actually being advertised on the actual vehicles.