Vehicle Details
Registration: KU02 YBA
Chassis: Dennis Dart SLF
Bodywork: Caetano Nimbus
Depot: Returned to hirer
Livery: White
Year new: 2002
Vehicle History
August 2010
Go North East
This vehicle has been returned to Dawson Rentals.
August 2010
Go North East
Following the entry into service of nine new Optare Versas on the "QuayLink" Q1/Q2 contract after a launch on Tuesday 10th August 2010, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Saltmeadows Road Depot.
July 2010
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Saltmeadows Road Depot, on "QuayLink" services Q1/Q2.
July 2010
Go North East
Pending delivery of nine yellow Optare Versas, with engines to the state of the art Euro V EEV (Enhanced Environmental Vehicle) specification, which are to be deployed on the recently awarded "QuayLink" contract (which was previously operated by Stagecoach North East with Designline Olymbus diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured in New Zealand), this vehicle has arrived at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and is currently undergoing preparation for service. The operation of "QuayLink" services Q1/Q2 transfers on 18th July 2010, which is when this vehicle will enter service.
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March 2018
Go North East
Following completion of repaint, this vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Chester-le-Street.
March 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Crook Depot, on "The Castles Express" services X21 and X46.
March 2017
Go North East
Following repaint into Go North East's new corporate livery; this vehicle has transferred to Percy Main, where it will be allocated to the newly gained Nexus contracts for services W1/W1A and 333.
March 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has received "Coaster" branding for services 1 and 2 (Gateshead - Newcastle - Byker - Wallsend - Whitley Bay).