The diesel 'spare' Optare Solo SR M890/Optare 628 (NK61 DBZ) was covering for a Hybrid on service 700 today alongside "Nexus" branded Optare Solo SR M890/Optare 635 (NK61 FJP). Whilst it should be the diesel backup on service 701 opposed to a Hybrid, I'm guessing there's been an issue with the allocations today.I couldn't tell very well as it was miles away but it looked like at least some of the front was a greyish colour.
I'm not aware of any of the "Sunderland Connect" branded vehicles having been repainted. How much did the vehicle in question differ from the photo below? All I can suggest, if it did differ, is that the vehicle has sustained accident damage and it's gone out with silver panels rather than being repainted and re-branded straight away...
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