(23 Jan 2018, 1:08 pm)Dan wrote Possibly a coincidence that it was heading towards the direction of Saltmeadows Rd. Often see random buses going to Albany Motors, also based on Saltmeadows Road, presumably using their tachograph bay (Albany do installation of tachograph systems as well as calibrating them - used a lot by Arriva and Go North East).
Don't think any ex-Metroline Enviro400s are being acquired by Go North East. The 13 ex-London Volvo B9 should see off the last remaining V-reg Volvo B7, and as internal work is still being carried out on the ex-Brighton OmniDekkas, I cannot see them being disposed of in the immediate future (no buses need replacing, why would they take any more used double-decks?)
It was an enviro200 in question I believe - anyway, what exactly is being done to the omnidecks? I remember the backsides were getting tightened, but other work took place instead. Any other features on the way or just remaining on the minimalistic side of events?
(23 Jan 2018, 1:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Maybe keen to get further business.
I agree with this, Volvo and Wrightbus are happy to send out support vans or do routine repairs to an extent - perhaps Optare are wanting to provide longer-lasting support too?
Realistically, I think it's just a PR move since it got time in the press and clearly wasn't the result of misdue-care.