Arriva Leicester

[leepenfold30]

Wigston have got Optare Solo 2450 it's now Joined the fleet

[mark114]

Hello Leepenfold30 is this vehicle a transfer

Mark

[leepenfold30]

Allocated to Wigston Yes Mark

[mark114]

Thank you so much Leepenfold30 for the info which is greatly appreciated

[mark114]

Hello Leepenfold30 just a quick question this transfer 2450 a strange one as wigston I believe only as deckers so why an optare solo info would be appreciated

Mark

[leepenfold30]

I think Mark because Hinckley come under Wigston they could lend it to Barwell Depot

If there's Diverson or Low bridge 2450 could go on it

[mark114]

Well thank you for that info Leepenfold30 that was the least of things I was thinking of but in a way I guess it kinds of makes sence thank you again for you reply which is greatly appreciated

[47609FireFly]

On 20/03/2018, Wigston allocated 4003 and 4005 were noted to have reverted to their original registrations of FJ06 ZPV and FJ06 ZRL. They were re-registered to TUI 7933 and TUI 7935 when converted to Sapphire. One presumes the rest of the batch will be similarly treated. Arriva seem to do an excellent job at wasting money on frivolous nonsense.

Whilst on the subject of the 4001 - 4010 batch, I can't say I've observed 4001 in Leicester, since the Sapphire E400MMCs entered service at Wigston...

[47609FireFly]

On 20/03/2018, Wigston allocated 4003 and 4005 were noted to have reverted to their original registrations of FJ06 ZPV and FJ06 ZRL. They were re-registered to TUI 7933 and TUI 7935 when converted to Sapphire. One presumes the rest of the batch will be similarly treated. Arriva seem to do an excellent job at wasting money on frivolous nonsense.

Whilst on the subject of the 4001 - 4010 batch, I can't say I've observed 4001 in Leicester, since the Sapphire E400MMCs entered service at Wigston...

Below is a link to a shot, taken by myself, of 4007, at Leicester railway station, on 21/03/2018, showing it with its original registration.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DY01sYgW4AIeUeT.jpg

Since being displaced from routes 31 / 31A by the new E400MMCs, 4001 - 4010 can be found at work on routes 44 / 44A & 49. The company states these routes aren't Sapphire; despite what it says on the exterior of the bus and throughout the interior. These vehicles still carry interior route maps for routes 31 / 31A! Such a failing in attention to detail which causes brand apathy and could result in passengers getting confused.

[Tony]

Below is a link to a shot, taken by myself, of 4007, at Leicester railway station, on 21/03/2018, showing it with its original registration.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DY01sYgW4AIeUeT.jpg

Since being displaced from routes 31 / 31A by the new E400MMCs, 4001 - 4010 can be found at work on routes 44 / 44A & 49. The company states these routes aren't Sapphire; despite what it says on the exterior of the bus and throughout the interior. These vehicles still carry interior route maps for routes 31 / 31A! Such a failing in attention to detail which causes brand apathy and could result in passengers getting confused.

I posted all the reregistrations yesterday

[tphi12000]

Noted 4773 on suspended tow in Telford this evening.

[mark114]

Is this vehicle a transfer from Thurmaston info would be greatly appreciated

[Michael Bevan]

Noted 4773 on suspended tow in Telford this evening.

I've been told it's having work done by an electrician at Telford.

[mark114]

Thank you so much for the info which is greatly appreciated

[leepenfold30]

Optare Versers 2989 2990 2991 2992 Have now returned to Thurmaston

Streetlites 3315 3316 3317 3318 are now at Hinckley for X84 route to Rugby