Bus Vannin

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RE: Bus Vannin

(24/04/2014 16:08)FMN-503-T Wrote:  I have been informed that DAF 8 is in fact still on the island - my reliable source was told it had left however I confirmed last night it is still present on the dead patch alongside 2, 5, 6, and 9. Volvos 178-182 are also on the dead patch with 177 in the workshops

No news on when Micro Hybrid StreetLite 242 is arriving at the moment

Yes, I have seen a photo of 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9 on the Dead Patch, thought I had mentioned/posted it here.

Looking forward to seeing 177-182 in service, the Volvo B9TL is a fantastic bus. It has effectively been confirmed that Bus Vannin have no interest in the B5TL, and it has also been confirmed elsewhere that Lothian find the B5TL demonstrator they have underpowered, especially on some of the hills in Edinburgh.

Also, I imagine the withdrawal of 12, 17 & 18 will wait until 177-182 are in service and 242 has been delivered, I did know Bus Vannin wanted to reduce the older vehicles to around six.