Centrebus

[SSmith09]

The 4 electric's are numbered 820-823 and all 4 are green, does anybody know if the white 1 has been repainted or if an extra 1 has arrived

'the white one' was special vynils over the green livery which was removed a few days before launch

[Mayfield]

Thanks

[47609FireFly]

The six Yutong E10s, for the 'Orbital' (service 40), are now sitting at Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot. Registrations are:

YD72 FFU
YD72 FFV
YD72 FFW
YD72 FFX
YD72 FFY
YD72 FFZ

They're the same green as the Hospital Hopper E12s. Four of them carry 'Orbital' branding and the other two carry generic 'Greenline' branding.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PF1056524/10 - would suggest that 23/10/2022 is the date from which service 40 becomes known as 'Orbital'.

In addition, Leicester seems to have gained another double-decker; 930 - PJZ 9450 has moved from Grantham and was noted working the university shuttle on 04/10/2022. Recent acquisition from Luton 728 - YN54 AHG was also noted working on the university shuttle.

[Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer]

759 VDL SB200 Wright Pulsar now withdrawn

661 SB180 MCV Evolution due to be withdrawn in the next week or so. I'd guess it'll be moving to Cannock to be with the other MCVS that moved over

[Sandy Lane]

The six Yutong E10s, for the 'Orbital' (service 40), are now sitting at Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot. Registrations are:

YD72 FFU
YD72 FFV
YD72 FFW
YD72 FFX
YD72 FFY
YD72 FFZ

They're the same green as the Hospital Hopper E12s. Four of them carry 'Orbital' branding and the other two carry generic 'Greenline' branding.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PF1056524/10 - would suggest that 23/10/2022 is the date from which service 40 becomes known as 'Orbital'.

In addition, Leicester seems to have gained another double-decker; 930 - PJZ 9450 has moved from Grantham and was noted working the university shuttle on 04/10/2022. Recent acquisition from Luton 728 - YN54 AHG was also noted working on the university shuttle.

Think it starts Monday 24 October. The 30-mile Orbital service is said to be the UK's longest electric circular bus route – will operate from Leicester General Hospital, connecting estates and suburbs on the city's outer ring road and beyond.

Leicester is the latest addition to the city's Greenlines electric network, and is the fifth new service to be launched using the new council-owned electric buses.

The partnership project, with operator Centrebus, also includes a new electric bus charging depot at the firm's Thurmaston depot.

The electric buses and charging depot have been partially funded with £1.21 million from the Department for Transport's Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme, making it the first ZEBRA-funded project to be delivered in the country.

Leicester City Council has invested £2.11m in the project, with the aim of removing a predicted 177 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year and reducing operational costs by over £60,000 a year.

[Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer]

661 now withdrawn

[Glenfieldmathk1]

Today I went on the Orbital.
Not only was it running nearly 20minutes late. But on board the next stop information and spoken bus stop announcements were not working?
I believe these were all supposed to be part of the overhaul of this service.. an improved reliability timetable, next stop visuals and audio..
Also, the indicator is loud. Sounds like a spaceship. 
Overall, though the ride was nice, and the buses are much smoother.. with less rattles. Just wish they'd be using them properly otherwise what's the point of the Leicester buses. Not sure if it's the councils fault or Centrebus for the announcements not working. (Or screens).

[47609FireFly]

539 - YX17 NKZ has made the move from Centrebus Leicester to Chaserider.

Interestingly, Roberts' 134 - YD21 NFR has transferred to Centrebus and become fleet number 824. Its 'park & ride' branding has been removed and replaced with generic 'greenlines' branding.

[47609FireFly]

Noted in Centrebus Leicester's Wenlock Way depot on 15/11/2022 was E200 YX61 DOU, freshly painted in the new Centrebus livery.

This one last operated with Faresaver of Chippenham but was new as an Alexander Dennis demonstrator.

[BNH2004]

How Many seat do the Yutong E10s in Leicester have?

[SSmith09]

How Many seat do the Yutong E10s in Leicester have?

30 normal seats and 4 tip down seats iirc 

[47609FireFly]

Noted in Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot yard, Leicester, on 10/03/2023 were, dual-doored, Yutong E9s:

YD23 FML
YD23 FMM
YD23 FMO

These all carry external vinyls for the free 'Hop!' service, around the city centre, which starts on April 3rd.

[Glenfieldmathk1]

Noted in Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot yard, Leicester, on 10/03/2023 were, dual-doored, Yutong E9s:

YD23 FML
YD23 FMM
YD23 FMO

These all carry external vinyls for the free 'Hop!' service, around the city centre, which starts on April 3rd.

They appeared today at an event in the city centre. Link here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689739103154689&set=a.541543454640922&type=3

[Mayfield]

See it doesn't call at St. Margarets bus station, that makes sense doesn't it especially if you want to get from the railway station to catch a National Express coach

[Glenfieldmathk1]

See it doesn't call at St. Margarets bus station, that makes sense doesn't it especially if you want to get from the railway station to catch a National Express coach

I know.. I don't understand this either.. why serve Savoy Street? The buses could use Abbey Street, head into stMaragarets then come back out and use Mansfield street. I see no reason to serve Savoy Street? Especially as it's Haymarket stop is about 30seconds walk away?