(05 Apr 2014, 6:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote First Leeds have proposed to Buy 200 of them under a New Bus for Leeds Concept to oppose suggested plans for West Yorkshires PTE Metros New Generation Transport Plan for a Rapid Transport Line using Trolleybuses. If you read this months copy of Buses Magazine you'll find this information.

(05 Apr 2014, 6:23 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Borismasters are for London only!!

(15 Apr 2014, 8:53 am)Tom wrote I've read that Lothian are getting new buses (I'm guessing to replace the Darts/Presidents), and am wondering if anyone has any specific details about the order?

(15 Apr 2014, 9:08 am)Dan wrote Due to enter service in around a month.

I don't have specific details, but I know the 49 is in-line for an upgrade to double deckers - obviously releasing the Volvo B7RLEs (to replace Darts?), hence why these vehicles are being de-branded out of Queen of Scots livery.
There are some single deck hybrid buses (grant from Scottish Green Bus Fund) coming in summer too, though I don't know which service these are for.

(17 Apr 2014, 10:34 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 20 more Volvo 7900H's which I think would replace the Darts on the 36 and other Dennis Dart SPD Routes, as for the Vehicles due to Arrive Next Month, I have no idea as it's the first I have read about it. i think the 49 will use whatever Deckers are Spare in the Depot, when I went over to Central, it looked like there was a lot of Geminis sitting spare in the Main Garage.

(18 Apr 2014, 7:45 am)Dan wrote You went on a Saturday, didn't you? A number of Lothian's services operate at a decreased frequency on Saturdays compared to Monday - Fridays. Go on a weekday and you'll find there's not as many buses still sat in the depot.

(30 Apr 2014, 9:46 pm)AIG20 wrote Stagecoach Fife E400 19543 has transferred to the coach company and independent operator "Rennies". More information is shown on the link below, which also shows the vehicle under refurbishment.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_love/14075802885/in/photostream/

(18 May 2014, 3:19 pm)Tom wrote Changes to services from the 1st of June for Lothian Buses.

(18 May 2014, 3:23 pm)Dan wrote Note:

Service 49 – Revised Timetable

A revised timetable is introduced with most journeys now being operated by double deck buses to increase capacity. An improved Sunday morning timetable is introduced.

(18 May 2014, 3:39 pm)Michael wrote I like how on most of the changes, they have added more buses to routes

What is currently used on the 49?

(18 May 2014, 3:41 pm)Dan wrote Volvo B7RLEs.
They have de-branded them out of Queen of Scots livery ready for their replacement.

(21 May 2014, 1:57 pm)Scott wrote Most single decks are Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse Urban or 2, some Plaxton Pointers. A small number of Optare Solo SRs.

Double decks aminly Dennis Trident/Plaxton President or Volvo/Wright Gemini. Some Scania integrals.

Hybrid double deckers : Enviro 400H
Hybrid single deckers: are Volvo 7900

(31 May 2014, 5:54 pm)northern156 wrote Seems that the Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galashiels X95/95 services now have branding - "The Ridings".


First 67782 SN62AYJ by Northern156, on Flickr

(31 May 2014, 5:57 pm)Dan wrote That doesn't look hideous or anything!

(07 Jun 2014, 6:58 am)Dan wrote 918 has now been transformed out of its 50:50 guise and now sports a promotional livery for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/brucekitchener/14382375193/

(07 Jun 2014, 11:31 am)Robert wrote Have Lothian placed an order in for 25 Gemini 3s? I have heard this but i dont know if its true.

(31 May 2014, 5:54 pm)northern156 wrote Seems that the Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galashiels X95/95 services now have branding - "The Ridings".


First 67782 SN62AYJ by Northern156, on Flickr