Arriva North East Fleet Arriva North East's 2838

Registration: YJ08 XBU

Chassis: Optare Solo M950

Bodywork: Optare

Depot: Belmont

Livery: Arriva - Frequenta (base livery)

Year new: 2008

January 2020 Arriva North East Photograph by Daniel Graham
https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/49662451606/
Following the re-allocation of this vehicle to services 43 and 57/57A as a consequence of service changes, this vehicle has now had its "Frequenta" branding, and sub-branding for services 49/49A, removed.
November 2016 Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for services 49/49A (Durham - Brandon).
May 2016 Arriva North East
Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on services 49/49A at Belmont, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn.
February 2018 Arriva North East
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128789124@N06/39735182674/ #7805
In a bid to standardise the fleets at Arriva North East and Arriva Yorkshire, the two divisions are undertaking a swap of double-deck vehicle allocations. Arriva North East will receive further VDL DB300/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 vehicles, and will lose the entire batch of ten Volvo B5LH/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 vehicles. The exchange of vehicles suits the business needs of both divisions: it is... see more
February 2017 Arriva North East
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/32841104305/ #7801
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Blyth Depot.
February 2020 Arriva North East
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N07/49543921301/ #1503
Following service changes which have resulted in services X7/X8 and X9 all now interworking, this vehicle has lost its sub-branding for services X7/X8 and now carries generic 'Quick links into Newcastle' branding.
February 2016 Arriva North East
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/24427645999/ #4658
This vehicle has moved from Darlington (Under Repair) to Darlington, having returned to service after being refurbished and repainted to "MAX" specification.