Don't want to go off topic too much here but it's a bit of a sad way that Wrightbus and the bus industry has gone in general. Yes there is some big demand for lightweight and fuel efficient vehicles and these should be ordered where suited and are suitable for a good few routes. But, looking at the double decker markets, there are only 3x options for more heavy duty work or intense interurban work now:
- ADL E400MMC with ZF (meaning competitors subsidising Stagecoach not that Arriva seem to mind as such lately but might change)
- Scania ADL E400MMC with ZF (good but too heavy duty)
- Ensignbus BCI Excellence (looks good but unproven)
Wrightbus should consider offering the Streetdeck and Streetlites with bigger engines (Cummins 6.7?) and gearbox options that are approproately setup as required.
RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2017