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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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'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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.