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M & H Coaches SK18 TKD.
Two Wright Streetlite WFs were purchased originally for the x1/1/2 group of services between Corwen, Mold & Chester. Since the start of the new T8 TrawsCymru service one has now been painted into the new Traws livery along with a number of Solos. It is seen in Mold on a Chester journey. Mold Bus Station - 2024.
D & G Bus 6002 BP24 GWZ.
For the companies busy 9 Biddulph-Hanley-Newcastle-Westbury Park a small batch of MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs have been purchased. These carry a new the nines livery in the new Centrebus Group livery style. One is seen arriving at Hanley bus Station on a Biddulph journey. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
D & G Bus 6006 BU74 YSG.
For the companies busy 9 Biddulph-Hanley-Newcastle-Westbury Park a small batch of MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs have been purchased. These carry a new the nines livery in the new Centrebus Group livery style. One is seen arriving at Hanley Bus Station on a Westbury Park journey. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
D & G Bus 573 YY73 RFJ.
Most of the companies ADL Enviro 200mmc buses are operated from Crewe on Cheshire based routes. Most are still painted in the original all red livery as seen on 573 which is seen leaving the new Crewe Bus Station on local service 8 from Wistaston to Sydney. Crewe Bus Station - 2024.
Stantons of Stoke NSU 531 (MX12 CFM).
Due to the increased tendered services now operated Stantons have a growing bus fleet, the Wright Streetlite/Streetvibe seems to be the choice vehicle with 5 currently operated. One of the Streetlite WFs is seen arriving at Hanley bus station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35939 BN72 TTX.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving a Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35940 BN72 TTY.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving a Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35941 BN72 TTZ.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen dropping off near Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35944 BN72 TUJ.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving at Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35937 MF72 WBU.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. Most still carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery but one has been painted into the new First Corporate livery which is seen leaving Hanley Bus Station on a 25 service. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 63103 SM13 NCD.
For use on services linking Crewe, Newcastle and Hanley the Wright Streetlite buses used were painted into a dedicated livery with Mainline branding. With service changes and the introduction of the new First National livery these buses are now used on any services. One is seen entering Hanley Bus Station the renumbered 103 service from Crewe. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 63146 SN14 DXK.
For use on services linking Crewe, Newcastle and Hanley the Wright Streetlite buses used were painted into a dedicated livery with Mainline branding. With service changes and the introduction of the new First National livery these buses are now used on any services. One is seen leaving Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 67177 YX66 WBP.
A number of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses have been transferred from the South which were formally used on Eclipse services around Gosport and Fareham. Most of these still carry the Eclipse base dark blue and purple livery and one has now been painted into the new corporate First livery. One still in the purple is seen enter Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
Newport Bus Z38 CE23 ZGG.
Newports services now cover a very large area, from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire & Monmouthshire. The company runs a number of services around Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow. One of their Yutong E10 electric buses is seen at Monmouth Bus Station operating the 66 service to Hereford recently taken over from Stagecoach as their 36 route. Monmouth Bus Station - 2024.
Newport Bus 339 SK24 XPN.
Newports services now cover a very large area, from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire & Monmouthshire. The company runs a number of services around Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow. For these services a number of brand new ADL Enviro 200mmc buses have been purchased and are running in all white with Newport Bus logos. One is seen parked between duties at Monmouth. Monmouth Bus Station - 2024.
East Midlands Operators
Nottingham City Transport 309 YK08 EPD.
Nottingham acquired Pathfinder who operated services along the Newark, Southwell corridor and has kept the name for the former Pathfinder service 100. One of the Optare Versas operated is seen arriving at Nottingham City Centre on an journey from Southwell. Nottingham City Centre - 2010.
Trentbarton 703 FJ58 KJO.
The Derby-Nottingham service via Beeston is run under the Indigo brand, one of the Volvo-Wright vehicles used on the service is seen parked between duties at Derby Bus Station. These buses have just been replaced during October with new ADL Enviro 200mmc buses. Derby Bus Station - 2018.
Trentbarton 715 FJ58 KKG.
The Derby-Nottingham service via Beeston is run under the Indigo brand, one of the Volvo-Wright vehicles used on the service is seen passing through Derby City Centre. These buses have just been replaced during October with new ADL Enviro 200mmc buses. Derby City Centre - 2018.
TrentBarton 846 YJ14 BRF.
The company operate a number of the longer model Optare Versas with most carrying the Sixes livery for the Derby to Belper service with the rest carrying the livery for the companies Mango smart card as seen on 846 which is operating a Villager service at Burton. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre 2022.
Mid & West Wales Operators
- Browns of Builth
- Bryan's Coaches
- Celtic Travel
- Cross Gates Coaches
- Davies Brothers
- Edwards (Tiers Cross)
- Evans (Tregaron)
- Ffoshelig Coaches
- Gwyn Williams Travel
- Jones Login
- Lewis's Coaches
- Lewis Whitland
- Lloyds Coaches
- Meyers Coaches
- Mid Wales Travel
- Midway Motors
- Morris Travel
- Owen's Coaches
- Richards Brothers
- Silcox Coaches
- Stratos Travel
- Taf Valley Coaches
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Thomas Brothers
Celtic Travel YX68 UMT.
For Powys tendered services taken over from Browns Celtic purchased some ADL Enviro 200mmcs, these have recently been painted into fleet livery and one of the longer versions is seen parked between duties at on the X12 service at Abergavenny Bus Station. Abergavenny Bus Station - 2020.
Celtic Travel BV22 HBX.
The company has added to its fleet of MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs with two of the new short versions. These have primarily replaced the last two ADL Enviro 200mmcs on the market day services. One is seen arriving at Abergavenny on an X12 service from Builth Wells. Abergavenny Bus Station - 2022.
Evans Coaches AE66 VEJ.
Evans has recently taken over the Ceredigion council contract for service 585 that was previously operated by Lewis's Coaches, this service requires 2 buses and the second bus run is subcontracted to Lloyds Coaches. For Evans part they have recently put into service this new Optare Metrocity with back up supplied by their older Solo. The Metrocity is seen parked between duties in Lampeter Town Centre. Lampeter Town Centre - 2017.
Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMF.
For recent tender awards for the T2, T3, T3C & T12 services Lloyds have started to receive a number of new MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs. Most have now been painted into the new red front TrawsCymru livery. One is seen passing Bangor Railway Station on a T2 service to Aberystwyth. Bangor City Centre - 2024.
Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMK.
For recent tender awards for the T2, T3, T3C & T12 services Lloyds have started to receive a number of new MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs. Most have now been painted into the new red front TrawsCymru livery. One is seen parked between duties in Bangor. Bangor City Centre - 2024.
Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETE.
Since the closure of GHA Coaches, Lloyds have taken over the T3 Wrexham-Barmouth service using hired buses. They have since acquired the three Scania-ADL Enviro 400 double deckers formally used by GHA on the service. One is seen arriving at Wrexham Bus Station. Wrexham Bus Station - 2017.
Mid Wales Travel YX22 LWA.
Mid Wales currently hold the tender to operate the daily one return trip T1C service from Aberystwyth to Cardiff. One of their Plaxton Panther 3 bodied Volvo B8Rs has been painted into the new TrawsCymru livery and is seen leaving Carmarthen on the Cardiff run. Carmarthen Bus Station - 2024.
Richards Brothers YJ06 YRZ.
Richards X50 and 412 services have been merged into the T5 Trawscymru service between Haverfordwest & Aberystywth. One of the a number of Tempos owned by Richards, and this one has been painted into route livery is seen at Aberystywth Bus Station. Aberystywth Bus Station - 2015.
Richards Brothers RB72 BUS.
Richards currently operate a couple of these MCV Evoras bodied Volvo B8RLEs with 2 currently in TrawsCymru livery for use on the T5/T11 services. For the companies anniversary they have purchased another Volvo/MCV but this time has designed a new fleet livery which will overtime replace the current scheme used. It is seen operating its normal route between Carmarthen & Cardigan. Carmarthen Bus Station - 2024.
Taf Valley Coaches YJ58 FFN.
Taf Valley has recently taken over operation of a couple of former Silcox services when the company folded. One of the services is the 322 Camarthen-Haverfordwest. Also taken over for the service is former Silcox VDL SB200. It is seen at Haverfordwest bus station before starting its journey. Haverfordwest Bus Station - 2016.
Taf Valley Coaches BV22 HBZ.
For route 322 between Haverfordwest and Carmarthen the company acquired this short wheelbase MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE. From new she has worn the white based coach livery and not the black & red which is carried by most of the bus fleet. She is seen during March 2024 leaving Carmarthen Bus Station. Sadly from April 2024 this service has passed to First on retendering. Carmarthen Bus Station - 2024.
Tanat Valley Coaches 372 WX71 KXH.
During 2021 the company won the tender to operate the Oswestry Town Services previously operated by Arriva Midlands. To operate them they have purchased some brand new Islebus I-City bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 45s. 2 carry the new blue livery and are mostly used on the town routes with 3 painted in a dark grey livery for bus routes and private hires. Oswestry Town Centre - 2022.
Tanat Valley Coaches 372 WP71 OBY.
During 2021 the company won the tender to operate the Oswestry Town Services previously operated by Arriva Midlands. To operate them they have purchased some brand new Islebus I-City bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 45s. 2 carry the new blue livery and are mostly used on the town routes with 3 painted in a dark grey livery for bus routes and private hires. Oswestry Town Centre - 2022.
North East Operators
North Wales Operators
- Alpine Travel
- Arriva Buses Wales
- Arvonia
- Berwyn Coaches
- Bryn Melyn
- Bws Peris
- Caelloi
- Chaloner's
- Cloion Coaches
- Clynnog & Trefor
- Coastline
- Crosville Cymru
- D. Jones & Son
- D.P Owen
- Devaway
- Dilwyn's Coaches
- E. Jones & Sons
- Eifions Coaches
- Express Motors
- George Edwards
- GHA Coaches
- Goodsir Coaches
- Griffiths Coaches
- Gwynfor Coaches
- H.D.A Travel
- Huw's Coaches
- John's
- John's Travel
- Jones Llanfaethlu
- K.M.P
- KD Coach Hire
- K & P Coaches
- Lewis-Y-Llan
- Llew Jones Coaches
- M & H Coaches
- Nefyn Coaches
- Oares Coaches
- P & O Lloyd
- Padarnbus
- Pat's Coaches
- Phillips Coaches
- Sels Mini Travel
- Silver Star
- Townlynx
- Vale Travel
- Valentines
- Voel Coaches
- W.E Jones
- Williams Porthmadog
Bryn Melyn R32 GNW.
Bryn Melyn has a couple of buses painted in Llangollen Express livery for use on the jointly operated route 5 from Wrexham to Llangollen. Parent company GHA also has buses painted in this livery for their share of the route. One is seen parked at Ruabon Depot. Ruabon Depot - 2009.
D. Jones & Son YJ60 LTF.
Due to extra work taken on following the collapse of GHA Coaches D.Jones purchased a couple of former Webberbus Optare Versa buses, one has recently been painted into fleet colours and is seen at Wrexham bus station operating route 5 to Llangollen. Wrexham Bus Station - 2017.
GHA Coaches 1370 YJ59 NMX.
GHA has recently taken over Denbigh council route 66 Denbigh Town Service from M & H Coaches, this is normally operated by this Optare Solo which is in the Denbighshire version of the new GHA livery, it is seen arriving at Denbighs Morrison supermarket. Denbigh Town Centre - 2016.
Llew Jones CK73 ATF.
At the end of January 2024, the company started the newest of the TrawsCymru services using Welsh Government Owned Yutong E12 electric buses. The T22 operates between Blaenau Ffestiniog & Caernarfon, complementing the T2 service. One of the new buses is seen at Caernarfon. Caernarfon Bus Station - 2024.
M & H Coaches SK18 TKD.
Two Wright Streetlite WFs were purchased originally for the x1/1/2 group of services between Corwen, Mold & Chester. Since the start of the new T8 TrawsCymru service one has now been painted into the new Traws livery along with a number of Solos. It is seen in Mold on a Chester journey. Mold Bus Station - 2024.
M & H Coaches YJ13 HJO.
When Townlynx stopped running their Mold to Wrexham section of the 28 service M&H stepped into to continue the service as their 29. The normal vehicle used is this former D.Jones & Son Optare Versa which is seen passing through Wrexham Town Centre on an early morning run from Mold. Wrexham Town Centre - 2022.
North West Operators
- Aintree Coachlines
- Arriva North West
- Arrowebrook
- Avon Buses
- Belle Vue Coaches
- Chester City Transport
- Cumfybus
- Diamond North West
- Fairbrothers
- First Crosville
- First Manchester
- Go Goodwins & Little Gem
- Go North West
- Halton Transport
- Happy Al's,
- Hattons Travel
- Howards Travel
- HTL Bus
- Huxleys Coaches
- Jim Stones
- Linknetwork
- M.T.L North
- Matthews Travel
- Nexus Buses
- North Western
- Nova-Scotia Travel
- Pilkington Bus
- Preston Bus
- Rosso
- Routemaster Buses
- South Lancs Transport
- Stagecoach Manchester
- Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire
- Stotts Tours
- Swans Travel
- The Blackburn Bus Co
- The Burnley Bus Co
- Tomlinson Travel
- Transpora North West
- Tyrers Coaches
- Vision Bus
- Warrington's Own Buses
Arriva North West 2623 CX07 CPF.
Seen loading at Nantwich Bus Station on route 84 between Crewe & Chester. Since Arriva reduced their service to hourly there was a mini bus war between Routemaster Buses & GHA Coaches, Routemaster was run off the route by GHA and GHA haven't been running the service due to driver shortages even though they have till the 19th July before they stop. Nantwich Bus Station - 2016.
Diamond North West 33022 BF62 JYY.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one of the older examples is seen passing through Bolton. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 33033 BF62 JZD.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one is seen loading at Leigh Bus Station. Leigh Bus Station - 2022.
Diamond North West 33014 BD14 NBZ.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one of the newer 0295 examples is seen passing through Bolton. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 40723 MX20 KXN.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. One is seen passing through Bolton on the 575 service. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 40751 MX20 KYK.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. The odd one out currently carriers this purple livery which carried a special livery for the Queens Platinum Jubilee. It is seen leaving Leigh on the frequent 582 service to Bolton. Leigh Bus Station - 2022.
Diamond North West 40837 MX21 ATZ.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. One of the newer examples is seen carrying route branding for the 36/37 from Bolton to Manchester as it passes through Bolton Town Centre. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Go-Goodwins 1958 LA60 ODY (SJ22 HKP).
Formally operated in the Little Gem bus fleet, this Fiat Ducato has been kept by the company after the closure of the Little Gem division. Most of the service buses have been sold to Diamond. Goodwins now only operate Cheshire Council tendered service 391/392 between Stockport & Macclesfield and the Fiat is seen loading at Stockport. Stockport Town Centre - 2023.
Little Gem Buses 1971 T5 GEF (LJ09 KPX)
Go-Goodwins bus operations are branding as Little Gem reviving the name previously used by Greater Manchester Transport for their minibus fleet. One of a large fleet of second hand ADL Enviro 200 are operated on a number of tendered services across Manchester and Cheshire is seen at Manchester Piccadilly Gardens operating a 44 service to Altrincham. Manchester Piccadilly Gardens - 2022.
Go North West 6206 NK08 CHJ.
To help replace older ex-First buses some former Go North East Mercedes-Benz Citaros were transferred to Manchester, most carry the dedicated livery for Cross City service 41 with only one carrying fleet livery. It is seen in Manchester City Centre operating Cross City service 41. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6216 NK08 MYC.
Manchester Cross City service 41 is normally operated by a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros and 2 ADL Enviro 400 double decks all carrying a special livery with a pink front. One of the Citaros is seen in Manchester City Centre on a journey to North Manchester General Hospital. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6217 NK08 MYD.
Manchester Cross City service 41 is normally operated by a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros and 2 ADL Enviro 400 double decks all carrying a special livery with a pink front. One of the Citaros is seen in Manchester City Centre on a journey to North Manchester General Hospital. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 4003 YX62 DSZ.
To help modernise the fleet a number of ADL Enviro 200s have been bought in. Some are dedicated to route 52 Trafford Centre - Failsworth Tesco which carry a dedicated Orbits livery with rest in standard livery for use on all routes. One of the older examples is seen loading at Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 4005 YX62 DTY.
To help modernise the fleet a number of ADL Enviro 200s have been bought in. Some are dedicated to route 52 Trafford Centre - Failsworth Tesco which carry a dedicated Orbits livery with rest in standard livery for use on all routes. One of the older examples is seen parked at Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 6154 WA12 ACU.
For service 52 between Trafford Centre-Failsworth Tesco and 53 between Cheetham Hill-Pendleton the vehicles carry the dedicated Manchester's Orbit's livery as seen on one of the 8x Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated in this livery. It is seen leaving Eccles Bus Station. Eccles Bus Station - 2023.
Go North West 6155 WA12 ACX.
For service 52 between Trafford Centre-Failsworth Tesco and 53 between Cheetham Hill-Pendleton the vehicles carry the dedicated Manchester's Orbit's livery as seen on one of the 8x Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated in this livery. It is seen leaving Eccles Bus Station. Eccles Bus Station - 2023.
Go North West 6160 WA12 ADV.
After the Enviro 200 the next biggest single deck vehicle type operated is the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs which were acquired with the First business. Some carry Orbits livery for route 53 with the rest in standard all routes livery. One is seen passing through Manchester City Centre operating route 33 to Worsley Court House. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6163 BG12 OOV.
After the Enviro 200 the next biggest single deck vehicle type operated is the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs which were acquired with the First business. Some carry Orbits livery for route 53 with the rest in standard all routes livery. One is seen loading in Manchester City Centre operating route 33 to Worsley Court House. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6170 HF64 BSU.
To replace older Mercedes-Benz Citaros on the 41 Cross City service, more Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs have been brought in from other Go-Ahead fleets. Now painted in the cross city livery one of the new arrivals is seen loading in Manchester City Centre. Manchester City Centre - 2023.
Go North West 3055 BG66 MJO.
Recently the company has received a number of former Go-Ahead London MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH to help replace some older single deckers acquired with the First Manchester depot. One is seen loading at the Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 3061 BG66 MKC.
Recently the company has received a number of former Go-Ahead London MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH to help replace some older single deckers acquired with the First Manchester depot. One is seen parked between duties at the Shudehill Interchange.. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Happy Al's SN57 DCO.
Al's operate a large fleet on school & private hires across The Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside. They do operate one bus route which links Chester with West Kirby. One of the contract fleet is seen arriving at Chester on the 22 service covering for one of the companies Enviro 200mmc buses which have been acquired for the route. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Nexus Buses RE72 HXV.
Nexus Move operates tendered services around Stockport, Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne. They operate 5 new Illesbus i-City Max bodied Iveco Dailys which seem to become increasingly popular with independents who operate tendered services. One is in Stockport Town Centre. Stockport Town Centre - 2023.
Preston Bus 21222 LN19 UBD.
Preston Bus during April 2023 have won a number of Lancashire Council tendered services around Burnley, Nelson and Clithroe. One of their Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is seen leaving Burnley Bus Station on the 65 service to Nelson. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
Rosso 1715 DX12 OWB.
Since Transdev acquired the former Rossendale operation it has modernised the fleet and added more specialist route liveries. The all routes livery has also been changed to this two tone Yellow livery as seen on one of the companies refurbished Volvo B7RLEs which is seen in Bolton operating the 480 service from Bury. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Manchester 12229 SL63 FZK.
The original hybrid ADL E40s operated by Manchester are now being painted out of their dedicated hybrid livery into the new local livery, some are now carrying the new magic bus livery which is used for university services. One is seen parked between duties at Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester City Centre - 2022. Stagecoach Manchester 12229 SL63 FZK.
Stagecoach Manchester 14020 LF69 UYM.
Stagecoach operate a large fleet of ADL bodied BYD double deckers on some of their busiest Manchester services. These carry the Enviro 400city bodywork and are painted in a dedicated green and yellow livery. One is seen at Piccadilly Gardens between duties. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Manchester 14022 LF69 UYO.
Stagecoach operate a large fleet of ADL bodied BYD double deckers on some of their busiest Manchester services. These carry the Enviro 400city bodywork and are painted in a dedicated green and yellow livery. One is seen loading at Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 28990 CX02 EGK.
Stagecoach acquired a handful of these Bluebird buses with First, they were allocated to their Wrexham outstation which has now been closed, one has been painted into fleet livery and is dedicated to its own school run. It is seen at Chester Bus Station on a driver change over. Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 53290 SP07 HHU.
Recently launched service X5 operates between Widnes & Liverpool in competition with Arriva & Halton using coaches formally operated in Scotland. One of the Plaxton Profile bodied Volvo B7Rs is seen loading at Widnes Green Oaks. Widnes Town Centre - 2019.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26051 SN16 OPF.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery and can been seen on other city services as well as the Park & Ride, with one seen leaving the bus station on the PR2 to Boughton Heath. Chester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26054 SN16 OPJ.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which carries dedicated branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26054 SN16 OPJ.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery with the rest carrying an updated dedicated livery for the park & ride service as can be seen on 26054 which is seen arriving at the bus station operating the PR2 service. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26056 SN16 OPL.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which carries dedicated branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26061 SN16 OPT.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery and can been seen on other city services with 26061 seen arriving at the bus station operating the Blacon Circular. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26062 SN16 OPU.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which doesn't carry specific branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 16957 RUT 842 (MX07 BVJ).
For the 2022 tourist season, Stagecoach have three part open top double deckers available for the City Sightseeing Chester Tour, these are 2x Wright Gemini bodied Volvo B9TL and a integral ADL Enviro 400. One of the Geminis is seen taking on a good load at Chester Bus Station. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 19168 HSV 194 (MX57 LCF).
For the 2022 tourist season, Stagecoach have three part open top double deckers available for the City Sightseeing Chester Tour, these are 2x Wright Gemini bodied Volvo B9TL and a integral ADL Enviro 400. The enviro is seen leaving Chester Bus Station out of service. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 15744 KX61 DLJ.
For the main trunk service from Chester to Liverpool the normal vehicles are the ADL Enviro 400 bodied Scania N230UD, with some now carrying the new local livery as seen on 15744 which is seen arriving at Chester Bus Station from Liverpool. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
The Burnley Bus Co 63 WP21 FGO.
Up until April 2023 you would find many of these Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters operating tendered services through out the Ribble Valley and carrying a dedicated Ribble Valley livery, but following some tendered loses 5 that are in the Burnley fleet are now normally used on town services where one is seen arriving at the bus station. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 65 WP21 FGV.
Currently the only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter painted in the Burnley Bus Co livery is seen leaving the bus station on a local service. This bus was until recently painted in Ribble County livery but due to tender losses, this is now used on Burnley local service. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 244 YJ17 FWF.
Transdev have a couple of buses at each depot painted in a generic livery so they can be put onto any route that needs covering. This livery advertises the Transdev Go App which is seen being carried by one of the companies Optare Versa which is seen in Burnley operating on the Mainline service. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2002 SK70 BVX.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2011 SK70 BWG.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2013 SK70 BWJ.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
Vision Bus 1055 YX18 KVR.
During April 2023 the company won some Lancashire County Council services centred on Burnley and one service to Preston. These are being operated mostly with new ADL Enviro 200mmc buses which are currently all white, but some of the current fleet do appear on the services. One of the current fleet is seen leaving Burnley Bus Station operating the Clifton Farm Circular. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
South East Operators
South Wales Operators
- 1st Call Travel
- 2 Travel Group
- Adventure Travel
- Arthur Thomas Coaches
- Bebb Travel
- Brian Isaac Coaches
- Brewers Motor Services
- Bridgend Bus Co
- Briggs Coaches
- Cardiff Bus
- Cartel Travel
- Chepstow Classic
- Clarkes Coaches
- Creigiau Travel
- Cymru Coaches
- D.J Thomas
- DANSA
- Easyway
- Edwards Coaches
- EST Bus & Coach
- First Cymru/South Wales
- Francis Drake
- Gavenny Bus
- Gemini Travel
- Glamorgan Bus
- Globe Coaches
- Glyn Williams Travel
- Harris Coaches
- Harton Coaches
- Hawkes Coaches
- Henley's Bus Services
- Hoggans
- Islwyn Transport
- Jarvis Coaches
- John's Travel
- Keith Jones Coaches
- Langleys
- Llynfi Coaches
- Longs Coaches
- Merlyn's Coaches
- Mintax
- Mon County Council
- NAT Group
- Newton's
- Newport Bus
- Parfitt's
- Peakes Coaches
- Peyton Travel
- Phil Anslow Travel
- Porthcawl Omnibus
- Pullman Coaches
- Red & White
- Rhondda Buses
- Ridgways Coaches
- Select Local Bus
- Shamrock Travel
- Silverline
- Sixty-Sixty Coaches
- South Wales Transport (Neath)
- St.Davids Travel
- Stagecoach Red & White
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Street Buses
- SWT
- Thomas of Barry
- Thomas of Rhondda
- Town & Country Bus
- Veolia Transport Cymru
- VR Travel
- Watts Coaches
- Welcome Travel
- Wilkins Travel
Adventure Travel EVM400 CK72 HRN.
Currently the only minibus in the new bws blackberry livery is one of 2 EVM bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters operated. This was original based at Taffs Wells depot for use on Cardiff service G1 but since the closure of Taffs Wells its now based at Swansea and is normally used on tendered service 117 between Gower & Killay. Its seen arriving at Killay. Killay Centre - 2024.
Adventure Travel DE202 LK08 DWF.
Under ComfortDelgro ownership the company has been receiving a number of former Metroline Enviro 200 and 400 buses. The Enviro 200s are used on school and public services with most now carrying the new livery. One is seen arriving at Pontypridd on the X38 service from Bargoed. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2021.
Adventure Travel DE203 LK08 DWJ.
Under ComfortDelgro ownership the company has been receiving a number of former Metroline Enviro 200 and 400 buses. The Enviro 200s are used on school and public services with most now carrying the new livery. One is seen arriving at Pontypridd on the X38 service from Bargoed. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2021.
Adventure Travel DEL252 SN09 CGZ.
Most of the fleet currently carry the former NAT Group blue & white livery minus fleet names, in most instances they have also been repaired and smartened up which gives them a much better appearance. Showing the smartened appearance is one of three ADL Enviro 300s operated seen passing through Cardiff City Centre operating on the X1 service. Cardiff City Centre - 2020.
Adventure Travel DEL252 SN09 CGX.
Adventure operate 3 ADL Enviro 300s with 2 carrying the original body style and the third the standard enviro front. It has recently been painted into the latest livery and is seen in Cardiff City Centre operating a morning service to Wentloog Industrial Park. Cardiff City Centre - 2022.
Adventure Travel MB184 BN12 EOY.
Adventure operate a number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros, the examples that have been purchased new are dedicated to the Cardiff City X1 Service with the older ex-Quality Line models used on out of town services. One of the older models is seen in Cardiff. Cardiff City Centre - 2020.
Adventure Travel DES279 SN15 LKY.
The company operates a growing number of ADL Enviros 200 across its network, Some now carry the updated livery with new logos and an extra pink stripe which does improve the livery. One of the short wheelbase models is seen in Pontypridd operating its regular 111 service to Ty Rhiw. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2022.
Adventure Travel OM133 YJ15 AOO.
A couple of Optare Metrocities are dedicated to the X1 service in Cardiff and have recently been painted into the same livery used on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro fleet also operated on the X1 service. One is seen in Westgate Street on a Pontprennau journey. Cardiff City Centre - 2020.
Adventure Travel OM139 YJ15 AOV.
A couple of Optare Metrocities are dedicated to the X1 service in Cardiff and have recently been painted into the same livery used on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro fleet also operated on the X1 service. One is seen passing through Cardiff City Centre on a Pontprennau journey. Cardiff City Centre - 2020.
Adventure Travel OM142 YJ65 EOW.
Some of the Optare Metrocitys formally used on the T6 service between Swansea and Brecon have been transferred to Taffs Wells Depot and given a dedicated Valley to Beach livery for the 404 service which operates from Pontypridd to Porthcawl via Bridgend, one is seen sweeping into Bridgend Bus Station. Bridgend Bus Station - 2022.
Adventure Travel OM151 YJ65 EWE.
Adventure acquired a large number of Optare Metrocity buses from NAT Group and these are now the first to be painted into the new magenta livery. OM151 is seen reversing off the stand at Pontypridd operating the 102 service to Glyncoch now carrying the updated and brighter livery. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2022.
Adventure Travel MCV126 YJ65 GKV.
4 MCV Evolution bodied VDL SB180s were acquired by NAT Group for use in Newport on competitive routes against Newport Bus. Since the sale of NAT the buses were moved to Taffs Well Depot before moving to their current Swansea base. One has been painted into this half and half livery showing the company is transforming from NAT to Adventure. It is seen parked between duties at Swansea Bus Station. Swansea Bus Station - 2022.
Adventure Travel OM158 YJ16 DZA.
The company operate a number of Optare Metrocity buses in three lengths across their depots, one of the short 1010 models and the first to be painted into the new fleet livery is seen arriving at Pontrypridd operating cross town service 102. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2023.
Adventure Travel OM164 CN20 BZD.
6 New Optare Metrocity V1152MC were puchased by the company for the T9 between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport. Due to the pandemic that service was postponed and has not restarted as of 2021. The Optares have instead been transferred to Swansea Depot for use on the T6 service from Brecon to Swansea. They have also been painted into the new TrawsCymru livery. One is seen loading at Neath Railway Station. Neath Town Centre - 2021.
Adventure Travel OM165 CN20 BZE.
6 New Optare Metrocity V1152MC were puchased by the company for the T9 between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport. Due to the pandemic that service was postponed and has not restarted as of 2021. The Optares have instead been transferred to Swansea Depot for use on the T6 service from Brecon to Swansea. They have also been painted into the new TrawsCymru livery. One is seen arriving at Swansea Bus Station. Swansea Bus Station - 2021.
Adventure Travel OM166 CN20 BZF.
6 new V1152 Optare Metrocities were purchased by the company originally for use on the Cardiff Airport to Cardiff City shuttle that was operated on behalf of the Welsh Government, but sadly when covid and the lockdown hit the service was suspended and has not restarted. 4 of the buses were transferred to Swansea depot and now operate the T6 service to Brecon with the other 2 remaining in Cardiff and have recently gained the new fleet livery and are used on routes around Cardiff and the Vale. One is seen traveling down Cardiff's Westgate street operating a C1 service to Pontprennau. Cardiff City Centre - 2022.
Adventure Travel TE881 LK08 DXS.
Adventure Travel operate a number of former London ADL Enviro 400s on school services in the Cardiff area, these have come from sister company Metroline and are still in London Red but have had grade A student travel branding and silver window edging added. One is seen parked between runs in Cardiff City Centre. Cardiff City Centre - 2024.
Cardiff Bus 259 G259 HUH.
The original Lynx was purchased in good numbers by Cardiff and have given stirling service for them. No.259 is seen at Blackwood bus station when Cardiff operated route 26 Cardiff-Tredegar jointly with Islwyn. The route is now in the hands of Stagecoach. Blackwood Bus Station - 2000.
Chepstow Classic W102 PMS.
The company has recently cancelled a number of its Chepstow local services due to Newport Bus starting competing services. Its still operates a couple of services and has recently added this shot ALX200 Dart to the service, its seen loading at Chepstow bus station. Chepstow Bus Station - 2013.
Edwards coaches RV24 FPA.
During the first half of 2024 the company was successful in winning some Pontypridd Town services formally operated by Adventure Travel. For some of the new services a brand new Illesbus I-City Max bodied Iveco Daily has been acquired and is seen leaving Pontypridd Bus Station on the interworked 105/109 services. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2024.
Edwards Coaches BF63 HFD.
Edwards operates some Volvo B7RLE & 8LEs on their service from Beddau to Cardiff, some of the older B7s also appear on the 100 route from Pontypridd to Talbot Green. One is seen arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station now sporting the updated service bus livery. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2021.
Edwards Coaches BV22 HCC.
Edwards have recently put some new short MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs into service mainly on their 400 service from Beddau to Cardiff. These carry a modified livery replacing pink with a black and silver swoosh. One of the vehicles is seen at Pontypridd operating the 100 service to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2022.
Edwards Coaches BV22 HCD.
Continued upgrading of the bus fleet has led to the arrival of some brand new short 10Metre Volvo B8RLE with MCV Evora bodywork which is starting to become popular with Welsh Operators. One of Edwards is seen leaving its Cardiff terminus on a morning journey to Gwaunmiskin. Cardiff City Centre - 2022.
Edwards Coaches BV66 WPJ.
Edwards has recently taken over most National Express services in the Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire areas and has opened a new depot in Bristol to service these routes. They are also the first operator other the National Express themselves to operate the new Ceatano Boa Vista bodied Scania double decker, one is seen leaving Bristol Bus Station on a 040 service to London. Bristol Bus Station - 2017.
Harton Coaches SNZ 1023 (H667 BNL).
Harton has recently started a new commercial service B99 which links Barry town with Barry Island on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, it operates hourly during the main part of the day and to operate it they have acquired this open top Leyland Olympian. It is seen on a very warm Bank Holiday Monday arriving at Barry Island. Barry Island - 2016.
A Swansea coach operator that was acquired by the directors of the defunct 2 Travel Group and continued operating some former 2 Travel services around Neath & Swansea. Closed down and was replaced by the current South Wales Transport.
NAT Group BN12 EOP.
A small fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were acquired from Quality-line in London for use of the companies routes at Newport & Cardiff, some are normally allocated to the X5 Ringland to Cardiff service. One is seen passing through Newport on a Cardiff journey. Newport City Centre - 2019.
NAT Group BN12 EOU.
A small fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were acquired from Quality-line in London for use of the companies routes at Newport & Cardiff, some are normally allocated to the X5 Ringland to Cardiff service. One is seen passing through Newport on a Cardiff journey. Newport City Centre - 2019.
NAT Group 360 YR62 DZY.
NAT have recently extended their X11 service to Cardiff Bay and have renamed the service Crosscity with a green colour route number, extra buses have been added to the service including one of their Scania Omnilinks, it is seen traveling along Westgate Street on a Cardiff Bay journey. Cardiff City Centre - 2017.
Operates all City services around Newport with a large electric fleet, but has also recently won a number of tendered services taking its buses into Gloucestershire, Hereford & Monmouthshire.
Newport Bus 252 RO21 ODT.
Newport Bus has recently won a number of Monmouthshire tendered services around the Monmouth & Abergavenny areas. One of their ex-Fflecsi Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is seen at Abergavenny Bus Station operating the revised A3 service which now runs from Raglan to Brynmawr. Abergavenny Bus Station - 2024.
Peakes Coaches YX62 EEY.
During March 2016 Peakes lost their tendered route 69 between Monmouth & Chepstow. The vehicle used on that service is now used on their newly started Monmouth-Wysham Circular P5. This hourly service uses just one vehicle and the Enviro 200 is seen loading at Monmouth Bus Station. Monmouth Bus Station - 2016.
Phil Anslow Travel YJ05 XNS.
Phil Anslow has recently won some Caerphilly council tenders formally operated by Veolia & Stagecoach. The former Veolia routes are being operated a couple of weeks early. One of the Optare Solos acquired to operate these is seen at Crumlin operating local service N2. Crumlin Town Centre - 2011.
Phil Anslow Travel VM06 BUS (YJ08 PGK).
One of Anslow's baby Optare Solos has recently been painted into the all white based livery similar to the companies coaches. It is seen arriving at Abergavenny Bus Station on the inter-worked A1, A2 and A4 services. The A1 & A4 were won on tendered from Monmouthshire Council and started in April 2024. Abergavenny Bus Station - 2024.
Phil Anslow Travel SN16 OGL.
During March 2016 Phil Anslow has won tendered service from Monmouthshire council for routes 63 Chepstow-Cwmbran, 69 Chepstow-Monmouth & the W3-5 Monmouth locals. Routes 63 & 69 have been branded as the Wye Valley Explorer and are worked by 3 recently acquired Enviro 200s. One of these is seen loading in Monmouth Bus Station. Monmouth Bus Station - 2016.
Started by former directors of 2 Travel Group and took over operations of the former Hoggans business. Now operates coaches and a number of bus services around Neath & Swansea.
South Wales Transport YJ66 AOU.
SWT operate 3 Swansea city services that are interworked and use one bus, the service was operated by a Enviro 200 in a special livery. This has now been replaced by a brand new Optare Solo SR which is smaller and more suited to narrow streets around the routes it operates. It is seen leaving Swansea Bus Station on a North Hill run. Swansea Bus Station - 2017.
South Wales Transport YJ66 AOU.
The only small bus operated is this little Optare Solo M7900SR which has since new been used on Swansea City tendered services in a dedicated Visit Swansea livery. Recently it received accident damage and since returning to service has been painted into fleet livery and is seen leaving Swansea Bus Station on service 5 to Cwmdonkin. Swansea Bus Station - 2022.
South Wales Transport LK56 JKJ.
South wales Transport has recently acquired 5 former Surrey Council East Lancs Myllennium bodied Darts. These have been acquired due to the company winning Swansea tendered city services formally operated by First. One of the darts is seen leaving Neath Bus Station on local service 204. Neath Bus Station - 2017.
Stagecoach Rhondda 743 WDA 2T. (J420 HDS).
When Rhondda Buses took over from National Welsh they also took over their share of the Traws Cambria service which was operated jointly with Crosville Wales, Stagecoach upgraded their share with this Plaxton Excalibur-bodied Volvo, it is seen heading north at Camarthen Bus Station. Camarthen Bus Station - 2001.
Stagecoach South Wales 47906 YJ09 LBE.
New to the Norfolk fleet and now based at Blackwood Depot, 47906 is also one of the first Optare Solos to be painted into the new livery. It's seen at Abertillery having arrived from Blackwood on the 52 service and is about to do a 1a to Cwmtillery. Abertillery Town Centre - 2021.
Stagecoach South Wales 43010 CN12 ASX.
Stagecoach South Wales have a small fleet of wheel forward Wright Streetlites based at their Merthyr Tydfil Depot. Sometimes these also cover buses used on the Brecon area services, as seen with 43010 at Abergavenny covering for a Optare Solo on the 43 Abergavenny to Brecon service. Most of these Streetlites have also been painted into the new local Stagecoach livery. Abergavenny Bus Station - 2021.
Stagecoach in South Wales 47972 YJ65 ERZ.
During the start of 2019 the Gold Optare Solo buses used by Stagecoach Midlands on their G1 service have been transferred to Cwmbran depot mainly for use on town services. One showing branding for the Fairwater service is seen leaving Cwmbran Bus Station. Cwmbran Bus Station - 2019.
Street Buses RX71 TMO.
During 2021 Clayton Jones former owner of Shamrock Travel and St Davids Travel started a small operation which was supposed to operate a number of frequent services over most routes into Pontypridd competing against Adventure Travel. Most of these routes have been registered but due to a lack of drivers haven't operated and the ones that do can be very hit and miss. The main services that do seem to operate are the 1 to Ynysybwl and the 2 to Glyncoch. One of the fleet is seen arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station on the Ynysybwl service. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2022.
Street Buses RX22 SFN.
During 2021 Clayton Jones former owner of Shamrock Travel and St Davids Travel started a small operation which was supposed to operate a number of frequent services over most routes into Pontypridd competing against Adventure Travel. Most of these routes have been registered but due to a lack of drivers haven't operated and the ones that do can be very hit and miss. The main services that do seem to operate are the 1 to Ynysybwl and the 2 to Glyncoch. One of the most recent deliveries is seen arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station on the Glyncock service. Pontypridd Bus Station - 2022.
Veolia Cymru 55016 G569 ESD.
Seen in Westgate Street Cardiff operating route X6 to Aberdare, Plaxton Derwent bodied Volvo is one of a number of vehicles transferred from Veolia Midlands for increased services. Dunn-Line was the business acquired by Veolia to form the main Midlands business. Cardiff City Centre - 2010.
South West Operators
- Abus
- AD Rains Coaches
- Alexcars Coaches
- Andybus & Coach
- APL Travel
- Arleen Coaches
- Badgerline
- Bakers Dolphin
- Bath Bus Co
- Beaumont Travel
- Beeline Coaches
- Bennetts Coaches
- Bodmans
- Boomerang Bus Co
- Bristol Community Transport
- Bugler Coaches
- Buses of Somerset
- Carmel Bristol
- Castleways
- Citistar
- Coachstyle
- Cotswold Edge
- Cotswold Green
- Cottrell's Coaches
- Crosville Motor Services
- C.T Coaches
- Damory
- Dartline Coaches
- David Field Travel
- Dorset Council
- Dukes Travel
- Ebley Coaches
- Ellison's
- Euro Minibuses
- Faresaver
- First Badgerline, City Line and Streamline
- First Kernow
- First Southern Counties
- First Wessex
- First West of England
- Foxstar
- Frome Bus
- Gloucester Minibuses
- H & H Coaches
- Hatch Green Coaches
- Hatts Bus & Coach
- Jackies Coaches
- James Bevan
- Libra Travel
- Marchant's Coaches
- MC Travel
- More Bus
- Nippybus
- Pier Buses
- Pulhams Coaches
- Regency Tours
- Rubicon Classic
- Ryans Coaches
- Salisbury Reds
- Somerbus
- South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach
- South West Coaches
- Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester
- Stagecoach South West
- Stagecoach West
- Swanbrook Transport
- Swindon Bus Co
- Thamesdown Transport
- The Big Lemon
- Transpora Bus
- Webberbus
- Wessex Bus
- Wheelers Connect
- Wilts and Dorset
Beeline Coaches BV22 HCH.
The company has recently won the tender for the Warminster to Salisbury route which has replaced that section of Firsts D1 service. To operate the service the company has purchased a brand new short wheelbase MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE which is seen loading in Warminster. Warminster Town Centre - 2022.
Bennetts Coaches YX70 OHK.
At the end of 2022 Stagecoach West deregistered a number of services because of losses or driver shortage. One was the 97 service that linked Cheltenham P&R to the Town Centre. Bennetts Coaches who operated the dedicated service before Stagecoach has won the tender and is operating some dual doored ADL Enviro 200mmc on the service. One is seen passing though Montpellier, Cheltenham. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2023.
Bennetts Coaches YX70 OHL.
At the end of 2022 Stagecoach West deregistered a number of services because of losses or driver shortage. One was the 97 service that linked Cheltenham P&R to the Town Centre. Bennetts Coaches who operated the dedicated service before Stagecoach has won the tender and is operating some dual doored ADL Enviro 200mmc on the service. One is seen passing though Montpellier, Cheltenham. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2023.
Bristol Community Transport 1287 YX17 NRY.
CT Plus have recently won a couple of local services formally operated by Wessex Bus, for the new routes a couple of Enviro 200s have been acquired and painted in a new livery with Bristol Community Transport fleet names. One of the new Enviros is sen passing through Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2018.
Bristol Community Transport 2919 YN68 DXR.
Bristol Community operates the new M1 MetroBus service from Cribbs Causeway to Hengrove Park under contract to First using a smart fleet of ADL Enviro 400city bodied Scanias. One is seen arriving at Cribbs Causeway Bus Station. Cribbs Causeway Bus Station - 2019.
Bristol Community Transport 2933 YN68 EUB.
Bristol Community operates the new M1 MetroBus service from Cribbs Causeway to Hengrove Park under contract to First using a smart fleet of ADL Enviro 400city bodied Scanias. One is seen arriving at Cribbs Causeway Bus Station. Cribbs Causeway Bus Station - 2019.
Buses of Somerset 65759 YN05 GXF.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. Most are painted in the special route 21 livery for the Taunton-Bridgwater-Burnham service and one is seen dropping off in Taunton Town Centre. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 65764 YN05 GXO.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. The only one painted into the current BoS livery is seen approaching is terminus in Taunton Town Centre. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 65760 YN05 GXR.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. Most are painted in the special route 21 livery for the Taunton-Bridgwater-Burnham service and one is seen arriving at the Taunton Town Centre terminus. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 67702 SN60 EAC.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 67707 SN60 EAM.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station operating a service 22 journey to Rockwell Green. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 67708 SN60 EAO.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station between duties. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 47542 MX13 BBF.
A couple of the Wright Streetlite DFs operated were going to be used on the Taunton Town network and were given new vinyls with a red apple for the route number, sadly these were to big to be used and are now seen operating the out of town services. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Coachstyle KU52 RXV.
When the company won a number of Wiltshire council tendered routes they purchased a 7 new Optare Solo SRs to operate them, a couple of older buses are also used and the only full size service bus operated is seen in Chippenham Bus Station operating route 92 to Malmesbury. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
Crosville YY66 PCZ.
Crosville has recently started another Weston Super Mare local service 107, this puts it in direct competition with Firsts own 7 service, for the start of the 107 a small fleet of brand new ADL Enviro 200s have been acquired, these carry a livery similar to the former Badgerline livery, one of the new ADLs is seen in Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre on a journey to Searle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
Crosville YY66 PDK.
Crosville has recently started another Weston Super Mare local service 107, this puts it in direct competition with Firsts own 7 service, for the start of the 107 a small fleet of brand new ADL Enviro 200s have been acquired, these carry a livery similar to the former Badgerline livery, one of the new ADLs is seen in Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre on a journey to Searle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
Euro Minibuses KE66 BVO.
Euro Minibuses currently operate 10 tendered services around Bristol and Yate, sadly from the end of March 2023 these services have either been lost on retendering or are being cancelled with no replacement. One of the companies Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is seen arriving at Bedminster Parade on route 511 to Hengrove which is one of the services being cancelled. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Faresaver LJ54 BDE.
Recently a couple of ex-London double deckers have recently been acquired, they are normally found on the main X31 Bath-Chippenham service which has now been increased to every 20mins Mon-Fri due to First pulling off the route. One of the ALX400-bodied Volvo B7LTs is seen in Chippenham Bus Station leaving for Bath. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
Faresaver LJ54 BDX.
Recently a couple of ex-London double deckers have recently been acquired, they are normally found on the main X31 Bath-Chippenham service which has now been increased to every 20mins Mon-Fri due to First pulling off the route. One of the ALX400-bodied Volvo B7LTs is seen in Chippenham Bus Station leaving for Bath. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
First West of England 53820 WX05 RUV.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. One of the first Optare Solos painted is seen leaving Bath Bus Station operating a service 8 journey. Bath Bus Station - 2017.
First West of England 66881 MX05 CKP.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the city centre to Whiteway using a dedicated fleet of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66881 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 42910 WX05 RVU.
During September 2018, First relaunched the Badgerline name for buses based at the Weston-Super-Mare depot. Following the closure of Crosville and the ceasing of their local routes, First have set about revitalising the services and buses operated out of Weston. The first single decker done is seen loading in Weston Town Centre on the local service 3 to Worle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2018.
First West of England 66883 MX55 HHP.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath Depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the City Centre to Whiteway using a dedicated fleet of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66883 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway.First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the city centre to Whiteway using a dedicated selection of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66883 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 10175 WX55 HWA.
First has used their 18 service in Bath which is under intense competition from Wessex to be the first to get updated with the new livery and adverting for the service. One the articulated Volvo/Wright buses used on the service is seen in Bath Centre. Bath City Centre - 2013.
First West of England 69441 WX59 BYT.
Most services operated out of Wells Depot are now marketed under the Mendip Explorer livery and use the corporate express livery for the buses. One of the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated is seen leaving Bath Bus Station on the frequent 172 service. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 47545 SN14 FFV.
Weston-Super-Mare depot uses the Badgerline identity for the buses based there. They cover Weston town services but also cover the X services between Bristol and the towns of Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea. One of the Wright Streetlite DFs is seen passing through the City Centre on a X7 service from Clevedon. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
First West of England 47557 SN14 FGK.
First has upgraded their Weston-Super-Mare town service 7 to Wright Streetlite operation, this route has recently come under competition from Crosville using new Enviro 200s, one of the Streetlites is seen loading in Weston Town Centre showing the Express Yourself livery used for the X-prefixed routes operated by First. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
First West of England 47557 SN14 FGK.
The Airport Flyer A1 route has recently been split into 2 services, with the route via Bedminster now running as the A2 under the AirConnect banner. Formally in Express Yourself livery and now dedicated to thge A2 Wright Streetlite is seen passing through Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2018.
First West of England 47558 SN14 FGM.
A couple of the companies Wright Streetlites have been painted into Bristol Flyer livery for use on new service A3 which operates between Weston-Super-Mare & Bristol Airport Port. One is seen approaching the end of its journey at Weston Railway Station. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
First West of England 67096 SN16 OSC.
During March 2024 a number of former First South Wales ADL Enviro 200mmcs have been transferred into Bath with the last of their Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvos going in the other direction. Some carried Cymru Coaster livery and have been painted into a modified Bathcity livery as seen on one as it leaves Bath for Frome. Bath City Centre - 2024.
First West of England 32093 KP51 WCO.
Route 90 between Hengrove and Bristol city centre normally has a allocation of Wright StreetDecks, but due to Wessex starting a competing service the frequency has been increased using extra Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7LTs, one is seen in the City Centre operating to Hengrove. Bristol City Centre - 2017.
More Bus 1651 HF66 CGG.
More Bus is the name for the former Wilts & Dorset routes operated around the Bournemouth area. Recently new ADL Enviro 400mmc buses have been delivered for the X3 service linking Bournemouth with Salisbury. One of the new buses is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre showing the new dedicated livery used for these new buses. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
More Bus 1652 HF66 CGK.
More Bus is the name for the former Wilts & Dorset routes operated around the Bournemouth area. Recently new ADL Enviro 400mmc buses have been delivered for the X3 service linking Bournemouth with Salisbury. One of the new buses is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre showing the new dedicated livery used for these new buses. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
Pulhams Coaches K99 NHS.
Pulhams operate route 99 which links Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospitals via Gloucester & Cheltenham Town Centres with a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros in a dedicated livery and personalised NHS plates. One is seen at Cheltenham Bus Station. Cheltenham Bus Station - 2019.
Pulhams Coaches M99 NHS.
Pulhams operate route 99 which links Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospitals via Gloucester & Cheltenham Town Centres with a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros in a dedicated livery and personalised NHS plates. One is seen at Cheltenham Bus Station. Cheltenham Bus Station - 2019.
Pilhams Coaches YX69 NZE.
When Marchants Coaches stopped running bus services Pulhams won the contract for the 606 service between Cheltenham and Bishop Campden/Winchcombe and acquired three ADL Enviro 200mmcs for use on it and service 51 Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh. One is seen at the Pittville Street, Cheltenham terminus. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2021.
Salisbury Reds 1573 HW63 FGO.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One is seen in the City Centre operating the frequent r1 service to the District Hospital. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1578 HW63 FGZ.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One is seen in the City Centre operating the frequent r1 service to the District Hospital. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1599 HF64 BTE.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One of the newest examples is seen in the City Centre operating the X5 to Pewsey. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1681 HF20 CVA.
Salisbury have three ADL Enviro 400mmc buses dedicated to their share of the activ8 service between Salisbury and Andover, These carry this blue version of the Salisbury Reds new livery as seen on 1681, which is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1680 HF20 CUY.
Salisbury have three ADL Enviro 400mmc buses dedicated to their share of the activ8 service between Salisbury and Andover, These carry this blue version of the Salisbury Reds new livery as seen on 1680, which is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
South Gloucestershire NX07 AAA.
From the 1st May South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach and Megabus have teamed up to offer services from Cardiff, Bristol,Gloucester to London most in competition with National Express, one of many Caetano Levante bodied Volvos being used is seen in Gloucester after leaving on a M14 service to London. Gloucester City Centre - 2017.
South Gloucestershire FJ12 FXL.
From the 1st May South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach and Megabus have teamed up to offer services from Cardiff, Bristol,Gloucester to London most in competition with National Express, one of many Caetano Levante bodied Volvos being used is seen in Gloucester after arriving on a M14 service to London. Gloucester City Centre - 2017.
Stagecoach Cheltenham District 506 X506 ADF.
Cheltenham District runs the local services in the spa town and some out of town services, one of the newer buses based at Cheltenham is seen in Gloucester City Centre operating the frequent service between there and Cheltenham. Gloucester City Centre - 2001.
Stagecoach South West 54306 YX64 WCK.
For use on the Falcon service between Plymouth and Bristol Stagecoach South West uses a fleet of Plaxton Elite bodied Volvo B11RT coaches, these are now painted in the new long distance livery but carry Falcon branding and route details. One is seen arriving in Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Stagecoach South West 54319 YY65 VXU.
For use on the Falcon service between Plymouth and Bristol Stagecoach South West uses a fleet of Plaxton Elite bodied Volvo B11RT coaches, these are now painted in the new long distance livery but carry Falcon branding and route details. One is seen passing through Bristol City Centre on a Plymouth journey. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Stagecoach West 36080 EU08 FHC.
Some former Wessex vehicles acquired with the Bristol operations of Rotala are now entering service with Stagecoach after refurbishng. One of the smaller ADL Enviro 200s have transferred to the Forest of Dean for use on tendered services recently won. It is seen after arriving at Cinderford Bus Station on a local service. Cinderford Bus Station - 2019.
Stagecoach West 22746 GX58 MVK.
Gloucester Depot still operate a handful of ADL Enviro 300 bodied MAN 18:240 which were formally painted in Stagecoach Gold livery for use on the Gloucester-Stroud 66 service. They are now painted into the new "local" livery and can be seen on any service. One is seen Gloucester centre operating city service 1. Gloucester City Centre - 2021.
Stagecoach West 22754 GX58 MVT.
Gloucester Depot still operate a handful of ADL Enviro 300 bodied MAN 18:240 which were formally painted in Stagecoach Gold livery for use on the Gloucester-Stroud 66 service. They are now painted into the new "local" livery and can be seen on any service. One is seen arriving at Gloucester Bus Station operating a 97 service from Cheltenham. Gloucester Bus Station - 2021.
Stagecoach West 28682 YN64 AOM.
Larger Scanias with Enviro 300 bodywork are normaly used by Cheltenham Depot on the 41 Northway and the former Swanbrook 853 service to Oxford. All are now painted the the local livery as seen on 28682 which is seen loading in Cheltenham on a Northway journey. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2021.
Stagecoach West 19167 MX57 LCG.
6 integrated ADL Enviro 400s formally operated in Manchester are operated by Stagecoach West. 3 are at Stroud in Beachball livery and 3 are at Swindon carrying the new local livery. One is seen leaving Swindon Bus Station on local service 7 to Highworth. Swindon Town Centre - 2022.
Swindon's Bus 2765 YX17 NHT.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, these are currently diploid on the new R1 service to Wotton Bassett in competition with Stagecoach, one is seen entering Swindon Bus Station. Swindon Bus Station - 2017.
Swindon's Bus 2769 YX17 NHZ.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, one is seen in Swindon Town Centre operating new cross town service 5 which has been started in competition with Stagecoach. Swindon Town Centre - 2017.
Swindon's Bus 2770 YX17 NJE.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, these are currently diploid on the new R1 service to Wotton Bassett in competition with Stagecoach, one is seen in Swindon Bus Station. Swindon Bus Station - 2017.
The Big Lemon YJ15 AWF.
The company still maintain a small depot at Bristol to run some tendered routes in Bristol & Bath. One first electric buses are now operated their with a couple of Optare Solo Evs now operated along with some former CT Plus Enviro 200s. One of the Solos is seen leaving Hengrove Park on the 515 service between Stockwood & Hartcliffe. Bristol - 2024.
The Big Lemon 1206 YX17 NSN.
As well as their Brighton operations, the company operates a small depot in Bristol to run some tendered services. These are run by some former Bristol Community Transport vehicles after that operate failed. One of these buses is seen in Bath operating service 20 between Twerton and the University. Bath City Centre - 2024.
Transpora Bus 1331 YX71 OGY.
Transpora Bus South West has been formed via the Altonian Coaches business and took over the 52 service in Bristol formally run by Bristol Community Transport. From the start of February the company has taken over Wednesday only service 781 from Blakeney to Gloucester. One of their short wheel base Enviro 200mmc buses is seen arriving at Gloucester Bus Station to take up the afternoon run back to Blakeney. Gloucester Bus Station - 2023.
Transpora 2606 LF59 XDZ.
Transpora have increased their presence in Bristol over the last year with a mix of commercial and tendered services, one of their recent commercial routes is the 90 which operates between Bristol Centre and Hengrove Park. One of the the double deckers based at Bristol is seen in the Centre operating the 90. Bristol City Centre - 2024.
Wessex Bus 20403 YJ61 CHG.
Wessex has expanded out of the original Bristol area, and has a growing operation in Bath operating a mix of commercial & tendered services across the city. One of the new Optare Solo SRs acquired to operate the tendered 20A/C Routes is passing Bath Bus Station. Bath City Centre - 2013.
Wessex Bus 20403 YJ61 CHG.
Wessex has expanded out of the original Bristol area, and has a growing operation in Bath operating a mix of commercial & tendered services across the city. One of the new Optare Solo SRs acquired to operate the tendered 20A/C Routes is passing Bath Bus Station. Bath City Centre - 2013.
Wessex Bus 30113 YS10 XBO.
Wessex operate The One & The One 2 routes against First West of England, these normally use their Scania Omnilink single and double deckers most of which carry dedicated route branding, one of the single deck Omnilinks is seen passing through Bristol City Centre on The One route. Bristol City Centre - 2016.
Wessex Bus 40205 LJ53 NHU.
Wessex have recently stepped in to continue Bristol city service 51 dropped by First West of England. Three of their Wright Gemini bodied DAF DB250s have been given dedicated route details to promote the service. One of the Geminis is seen passing through Broadmead Bristol. Bristol City Centre - 2016.
Wilts & Dorset 3311 SN03 LDK,
After the purchase by Go-Ahead the company changed its livery to this red & blue coastal scheme before the Wilts & Dorset name was dropped in favour of the Moore & Salisbury Reds names. One of the last remaining single deckers in this livery is seen operating a Salisbury City service. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
West Midlands Operators
- Abbeycars
- Aimee's
- Arriva Midlands
- Astons Coaches
- Banga Buses
- Bennetts Travel
- Boultons
- Bromyard Omnibus
- Central Buses
- Chaserider
- Claribels
- Clearway
- Coniston Coaches
- NN Cresswell
- D & G Bus
- Diamond Bus
- Discount Travel
- DRM Bus
- EasyCoach
- Elcock Reisen
- First Midland Red
- First Potteries
- Flexibus
- Green Bus Services
- Hansons Local Bus
- Hardings Coaches
- Henshaws Coaches
- igo Bus
- Johnsons Coaches
- Kev's of Bromsgrove
- Lakeside Coaches
- Landflight
- LMS Travel
- Lugg Valley Travel
- Midland Classic
- Midland Red North
- Midland Red West
- Mike's Travel
- Minsterley Motors
- National Express West Midlands
- Newbury Coaches
- Nick Maddy Coaches
- Pete's Travel
- Primrose Motors
- R & B Travel
- Sargeants
- Scraggs Buses
- Select Bus Services
- Shropshire Council
- Shropshire Link
- Smiths of Ledbury
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Stantons of Stoke
- Sunny Travel
- Thandi Buses
- Travel Express
- University of Wolverhampton
- Veolia-Astons
- Whittle Bus & Coach
- Worcestershire Fleet Services
- Yarringtons Coaches
- Yeomans
- George Youngs Coaches
Central Buses YJ16 DDO.
Central operate a a modern fleet with a mixture of mainly ADL and Optare products used, the Optare Metrocity is normally used on the companies 125 service from Bridgnorth-Stourbridge via Kidderminster, one is seen leaving Kidderminster Bus Station on its way to Bridgnorth. Kidderminster Bus Station - 2017.
Chaserider 192 FJ58 HYR.
A number of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs were acquired from Arriva with their Cannock and Stafford operations. All have now been painted into the latest livery and are normally allocated to the Stafford-Lichfield routes. One is seen approaching Stafford Bus Station. Stafford Town Centre - 2022.
Chaserider 194 FJ58 HYT.
A number of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs were acquired from Arriva with their Cannock and Stafford operations. All have now been painted into the latest livery and are normally allocated to the Stafford-Lichfield routes. One is seen in Stafford Town Centre operating an 826 journey. Stafford Town Centre - 2022.
Chaserider 539 YX17 NKZ.
Chaserider operate a number of tendered services centered on Wellington. Most buses operated on these routes are painted in this dedicated Travel Telford livery which is also carried on Select and Arriva vehicles. One of the long wheelbase Enviro 200mmcs operated is seen arriving at Wellington Bus Station. Wellington Bus Station - 2023.
Chaserider 638 BV73 MKD.
For use on the 60 Cannock-Litchfield service the company has purchased a small batch of MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B8RLEs. Three arrived in the all red livery but the latest two are now carrying the new red & blue livery. The first of those two is seen arriving at Cannock from Litchfield. Cannock Bus Station - 2024.
Chaserider 639 BV73 MKE.
For use on the 60 Cannock-Litchfield service the company has purchased a small batch of MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B8RLEs. Three arrived in the all red livery but the latest two are now carrying the new red & blue livery. The second of those two is seen arriving at Cannock from Litchfield. Cannock Bus Station - 2024.
D & G Bus 114 YJ56 WUV.
For its competitive route between Newcastle, Longton and Meir, D&G have introduced The Orange One branding and bright livery for buses used on it. The only Solo used on the service is seen having arrived at Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station - 2015.
D & G Bus 162 PL05 PLU.
During May 2016 the small network of bus routes around Crewe operated by Routemaster Buses were acquired along with 5 of their vehicles. 2 East Lancs Myllennium-bodied ADL Darts were acquired and both have now been painted into fleet livery. One is seen in Newcastle Bus Station parked between duties. Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station - 2016.
D&G Bus 149 YJ07 JWD.
During May 2016 the small network of bus routes around Crewe operated by Routemaster Buses were acquired along with 5 of their vehicles. The only Plaxton Centro-bodied VDL SB220 acquired has now been painted into fleet livery and is seen parked at Nantwich Bus Station before starting a journey on route 84 to Crewe. Nantwich Bus Station - 2016.
D & G Bus 149 YJ07 JWD.
During May 2016 the small network of bus routes around Crewe operated by Routemaster Buses were acquired along with 5 of their vehicles. The only Plaxton Centro-bodied VDL SB220 acquired has now been painted into fleet livery and is seen in Crewe Bus Station operating route 84 to Nantwich. Crewe Bus Station - 2016.
D & G Bus 25 T25 TYB.
The company operate a number of Optare Versas which include 5 ex Yellow Buses examples. Three are currently based at Wincham outstation and are allocated to the 82 from Chester to Northwich. One of the three is seen arriving at Chester Bus Station on a journey from Northwich. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
D & G Bus 113 SN11 FFW.
For its competitive route between Newcastle, Longton and Meir, D&G have introduced The Orange One branding and bright livery for buses used on it. One of three Enviro 200s used on the service is seen leaving Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station - 2015
D & G Bus 56 DG56 BUS.
Four former Bus Vanin Wright Streetlite DF were acquired by the company during 2019 and were originally used on new route 38 between Crewe and Macclesfield operated against Arriva. These now appear on other routes mainly the 85 to Newcastle. One is currently based at the Wincham outstation and is seen leaving Chester Bus Station on the 82 to Northwich. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
D & G Bus 573 YY73 RFJ.
Most of the companies ADL Enviro 200mmc buses are operated from Crewe on Cheshire based routes. Most are still painted in the original all red livery as seen on 573 which is seen leaving the new Crewe Bus Station on local service 8 from Wistaston to Sydney. Crewe Bus Station - 2024.
D & G Bus 6002 BP24 GWZ.
For the companies busy 9 Biddulph-Hanley-Newcastle-Westbury Park a small batch of MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLEs have been purchased. These carry a new the nines livery in the new Centrebus Group livery style. One is seen arriving at Hanley bus Station on a Biddulph journey. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
Diamond Bus 20978 MX11 CZG.
Diamond's operating area has grown to include Warwickshire and Worcestershire. They operate a number of tendered services around Stratford-upon-Avon using a couple of buses that are inter-worked on the services. One of their Wright Streetlite WF buses is seen in Stratford Town Centre operating one of these services. Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre - 2017.
Diamond Bus 21210 LS68 FON.
Diamond have recently purchased some of the new Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for use across their West Midlands network, these are also the first buses to wear the new two-tone blue livery. One is seen leaving Bilston Bus Station. Bilston Bus Station - 2018.
Diamond Bus 21214 LS68 FOV.
Diamond have recently purchased some of the new Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for use across their West Midlands network, these are also the first buses to wear the new two-tone blue livery. One is seen leaving Bilston Bus Station. Bilston Bus Station - 2018.
Diamond Bus 30960 EU06 WGM.
Most of the buses acquired with the Central Buses business have now been painted into the latest livery. One of the ADL Pointer 2 Darts is seen leaving West Bromwich on a 4H service to Walsall. West Bromwich Town Centre - 2021. To see the full collection: www.busphotosuk.co.uk. For photos available for purchase: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/busphotosuk.
Diamond Bus 308232 MX08 NNU.
The big bus requirement for Diamond has been met for many years by the Volvo B7RLE with either Plaxton Centro or Wright Eclipse bodywork. One of the Wright bodied examples is seen leaving West Bromwich Bus Station operating the 4H service. West Bromwich Town Centre - 2021.
Diamond Bus 30809 WX58 FSC.
Diamond operate a number of high frequency services around Walsall in competition with National Express West Midlands, these services are normally operated by Volvo B7RLEs either with Wright or Plaxton bodywork. One of the Wright-bodied examples is seen arriving at Walsall Bus Station. Walsall Bus Station - 2017.
Diamond Bus 30828 BX09 SNZ.
Diamond operate frequent service 4H between Walsall, Halesowen and Hayley Green in competition with National Express, this service was started by Petes Travel and passed to Diamond with the acquisition of Go-Aheads West Midland operation. One of a number of Plaxton Centro-bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated is seen loading at Halesowen Bus Station. Halesowen Bus Station - 2017.
First Midland Buses 53044 VU03 YJW.
First still use the Optare Solo for some city services and despite their age they have been given a fresh look after being painted into the new livery with the purple front. One is outside Worcester Bus Station before starting a journey on city route 31. Worcester Bus Station - 2016.
First Midland Buses 66694 CN07 HVJ.
First have acquired some ex Veolia vehicles when that operation closed, including some Plaxton Centro bodied Volvo B7RLEs one is seen loading in Worcester Bus Station now carrying the standard livery for the Worcester fleet and route details for the X50 to Evesham. Worcester Bus Station - 2016.
First Midland Buses 69450 WX59 BZD.
First is in the process of branding their 144 service between Worcester and Birmingham as the Salt Road along with this dedicated green colour scheme. A fleet of refurbished Wright-bodied Volvo B7RLEs are being purchased for the service and one is seen awaiting vinyls at Bromsgrove Bus Station. Bromsgrove Bus Station - 2018.
Formally the PMT business, operated services across Merseyside, Cheshire & Staffordshire. Will sales of depots and route losses the business now concentrates on services based around Staffordshire.
First Potteries 63103 SM13 NCD.
For use on services linking Crewe, Newcastle and Hanley the Wright Streetlite buses used were painted into a dedicated livery with Mainline branding. With service changes and the introduction of the new First National livery these buses are now used on any services. One is seen entering Hanley Bus Station the renumbered 103 service from Crewe. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 63146 SN14 DXK.
For use on services linking Crewe, Newcastle and Hanley the Wright Streetlite buses used were painted into a dedicated livery with Mainline branding. With service changes and the introduction of the new First National livery these buses are now used on any services. One is seen leaving Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 67177 YX66 WBP.
A number of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses have been transferred from the South which were formally used on Eclipse services around Gosport and Fareham. Most of these still carry the Eclipse base dark blue and purple livery and one has now been painted into the new corporate First livery. One still in the purple is seen enter Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35939 BN72 TTX.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving a Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35940 BN72 TTY.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving a Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35941 BN72 TTZ.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen dropping off near Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35944 BN72 TUJ.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. These all carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery. One is seen arriving at Hanley Bus Station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
First Potteries 35937 MF72 WBU.
For use on the frequent service 25 between Hanley & Leek University a fleet of brand new Wright Streetdeck Micro Hybrid double deckers were purchased. Most still carry the Constellation brand and two tone blue livery but one has been painted into the new First Corporate livery which is seen leaving Hanley Bus Station on a 25 service. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
Johnsons Coaches YY15 NJJ.
The newest single deck buses operated are a couple of ADL Enviro 200 buses, these are normally allocated to the companies route 87 between Coventry and Solihull, one is seen passing through Solihull Town Centre on the return journey to Coventry. Solihull Town Centre - 2017.
Johnsons Coaches YY15 NJK.
The newest single deck buses operated are a couple of ADL Enviro 200 buses, these are normally allocated to the companies route 87 between Coventry and Solihull, one is seen passing through Solihull Town Centre on the return journey to Coventry. Solihull Town Centre - 2017.
Johnsons Coaches YJ70 EWD.
During 2021 Johnsons acquired 2 new Optare Metrodekkas which were from a cancelled Reading Buses order. These are used on bus routes, rail replacement and private hire. During the weekday these are normally used on the Stratford-upon-Avon Park & Ride service where one is seen arriving at the town centre terminus. Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre - 2022.
LandFlight YW68 PFG.
LandFlight won most of the tenders to operate the Solihull local routes previously operated by Diamond. To operate these new ADL Enviro 200mmcs have been acquired and are operating in allover white with fleet names. One is seen operating the A8 at Solihull Railway Station. Solihull Railway Station - 2019.
LandFlight YW68 PFJ.
LandFlight won most of the tenders to operate the Solihull local routes previously operated by Diamond. To operate these new ADL Enviro 200mmcs have been acquired and are operating in allover white with fleet names. One is seen operating the A7 at Solihull Town Centre. Solihull Town Centre - 2019.
LMS Travel YJ10 EYM.
LMS operate the Worcestershire Council W3 Hospital Park & Ride from the Sixways stadium to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, to operate the service the company operates two low floor buses at the busy periods and a coach bodied minibus at the quieter times. The newer Optare Solo operated is seen at the Sixways site ready to start the afternoon journeys. Worcester City Centre - 2017.
LMS Travel MX12 DYO.
LMS operate the Worcestershire Council W3 Hospital Park & Ride from the Sixways stadium to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, to operate the service the company operates two low floor buses at the busy periods and a coach bodied minibus at the quieter times. A couple of Enviro 200s are operated and one is seen at the Sixways site ready to start the afternoon journeys. Worcester City Centre - 2017.
Midland Classic 85 TFA 13 (YN04 ANX).
Midland Classic have operated a double decker in Stevensons Bus Services livery for a number of years until it was recently sold. Now the current heritage bus is one of the companies Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB, which is seen passing through Burton Town Centre on a Uttoxeter service. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2022.
Midland Classic 27 YN64 FWY.
Some surprise purchases were 6 rare Scania K230UB with Irizar i3 bodywork formally operated on Heathrow Airport Parking by Menzies Aviation. One is seen passing through Burton Town Centre operating the 18 service to Winshill & Stapenhill. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2022.
Midland Classic 5 YJ16 DXU.
The company acquired 2 V1010 model Optare Metrocitys new for use on the Lichfield city services, these have now been painted into the latest livery and are used on any of the companies routes with one seen operating service 8 to Swadlincote. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2022.
Midland Classic 6 YJ66 AOY.
When Midland Classic purchased the Burton Depot of Arriva 4 new Optare Metrocity V1080 buses were acquired to help modernise the fleet. These have now been given a dedicated airway livery for route 9 to Ashby-de-la-Zouch which was extended to East Midlands Airport, One is seen in Burton Town Centre. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2022.
Midland Classic 8 YJ66 APF.
Since the September acquisition of Arrivas Burton-on-Trent local services Midland Classic have put 4 new Optare Metrocitys onto one of the new combined cross town services. One is seen leaving the town centre stops in Burton-on-Trent on the route to Edge Hill. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2016.
Midland Classic 61 YN08 MKO.
Two former Reading Buses Scania Omnicity double deckers which have been operating in their former owners livery since being acquired have now been painted into fleet livery. One of the pair is seen in Burton Town Centre while operating a town service. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2019.
Midland Classic 62 YN08 MKP.
Two former Reading Buses Scania Omnicity double deckers which have been operating in their former owners livery since being acquired have now been painted into fleet livery. One of the pair is seen in Burton Town Centre while operating a town service. Burton-on-Trent Town Centre - 2019.
Minsterley Motors N300 MMS (AA55 GHA).
Minsterley operate this one time GHA Coaches Optare Solo as a backup for the Solo SRs that operate the Ludlow Town Services, it has also become the regular vehicle for the Monday & Friday only service 745 between Pontesbury & Ludlow. It is seen arriving at the Ludlow terminus on the morning journey. Ludlow Town Centre - 2023.
National Express West Midlands 2170 BX13 JUH.
The company has made a start repainting the fleet into this all grey livery with either red stripes for the west Midlands or Blue for Coventry. The first buses to be completed have been the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvos. One is seen dropping off in Birmingham City Centre. Birmingham City Centre - 2024.
National Express West Midlands 2222 YX15 OZM.
Recently the company has started to paint the fleet out of the two tone red livery into a grey livery with either red or blue stripes. The first buses done are some Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs and as seen at Birmingham City Centre some of the ADL E200 mmcs. Birmingham City Centre - 2022.
National Express West Midlands 2233 YX15 PBF.
The ADL Enviro 200mmc buses that were dedicated to route 40 between West Bromwich and Wednesbury still carry the West Midlands Bus livery used for shared routes with Diamond. This covered three routes but now Diamond has gone back to operating separate timetables on these services. West Bromwich Bus Station - 2021.
National Express West Midlands 4125 Y716 TOH.
Recently the company has painted one of their Dennis Tridents into another heritage livery, this time the red and blue Travel West Midland livery has been chosen. It is seen parked in Birmingham City Centre before operating an X51 service. Birmingham City Centre - 2022.
National Express West Midlands 4647 BX54 XRD.
The new livery recently introduced seems to suit all the different types of bodywork operated by the company and also hides the buses age well. One of the Wright Gemini bodied Volvo B7LTs operated is seen operating route 31 to Birmingham at Solihull Town Centre. Solihull Town Centre - 2017.
Operates a number of tendered services around the Ross-on-Wye area.
Sargeants YJ67 FYV.
Recently Sargeants have purchased a number of modern used Optare Metrocities which has almost stanardised the fleet to Optare products. Formally operated by iGo in Birmingham one of the 1080MC models is seen parked between duties at Hereford Railway Station. Hereford Railway Station - 2020.
Sargeants YJ03 UMK.
Sargeants have operated a double decker on their 461 service for many years for school time journeys where the extra capacity is needed. They have recently purchased this Optare Spectra bodied DAF DB250LF from Stagecoach East to replace their own Optare Spectra which is not DDA compliant. The new member is seen leaving Hereford Railway Station on a journey to Kington. Hereford Railway Station - 2017.
Sargeants YJ16 DFG.
Sargeants currently operate two double deckers, one a Wright Gemini bodied Volvo which sees very little service and this ex Demonstrator Optare Metrodekka. The Optare works certain journeys on the main 461 service to Llandrindod Wells from Hereford plus school day only journeys in the morning and afternoon. It's seen approaching at Hereford County Bus Station on a morning 861 school journey. Hereford City Centre - 2023.
Select Bus Services 30 FJ06 ZTL.
Select now operate the majority of Stafford local services formally operated by Arriva and very briefly by Chaserider. Former Arriva Wright Commander bodied VDL SB200s have been acquired from Chaserider for the increase in services and one is seen at Stafford Bus Station between duties. Stafford Bus Station - 2022.
Select Bus Services 29 KX09 CHZ.
Select has a growing presence in Shropshire after winning another route into Shrewsbury. Along with the 96 they now operate the 436 to Bridgnorth. One of their short Enviro 200s is seen arriving at Shrewsbury Bus Station on a morning 436. Shrewsbury Bus Station - 2023.
Select Bus Services 8 BD14 KXU.
For use on the 436 service from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Select has allocated their Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs. The original one and the only one currently in fleet livery is seen leaving Shrewsbury Bus Station on a Bridgnorth journey. Shrewsbury Bus Station - 2024.
Stagecoach Midlands 10728 SN66 VWU.
New arrivals with Stagecoach Midlands are these ADL Enviro 400MMC deckers, these are found on the Evesham-Straford and Stratford-Coventry routes, one is seen loading at Straford-upon-Avon Town Centre on the X18 Coventry service. Straford-upon-Avon Town Centre - 2017.
Stantons of Stoke NSU 531 (MX12 CFM).
Due to the increased tendered services now operated Stantons have a growing bus fleet, the Wright Streetlite/Streetvibe seems to be the choice vehicle with 5 currently operated. One of the Streetlite WFs is seen arriving at Hanley bus station. Hanley Bus Station - 2024.
Yarringtons Coaches BV14 TZY.
When R & B Travel cased operating bus routes, Yarringtons won the tender for route 291 between Tenbury Wells and Kidderminster. For the route the company has purchased this short wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Citaro which is seen leaving Kidderminster. Kidderminster Bus Station - 2022.
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Part of Lothian Buses, this part of the business operates interurban services to the East and South of Edinburgh.
Part of Lothian Buses, the company operates a number of Sightseeing Tours across Edinburgh.
Council owned operator of the majority of city services in Edinburgh. Also owns East Coast Buses, Lothian Country Buses, Edinburgh Tours and Lothian Motorcoach.
Formally the First East Scotland business which now trades as Midland Bluebird and Brightbus.
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