Arriva North West - St Helens Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - St Helens Depot
Even just pottering around on a 35 I personally found it a bit sluggish, may have been the driver, I don't know, but they just don't seem as nippy as conventional 'classic' style Solos. I'm not a fan of the Mercedes engine in buses of this size, but I admit particularly in HTLs M710SEs, they are more than adequate and are actually quite fast!
I can't help but think Versas may have been a bit better and more suited to a wider variety of routes!