(27 Sep 2017, 7:41 am)Jordan2104 wrote Do you not think they will buy any Alexander Dennis Enviro 200mmc like they had on demo at percy main
At some point, I predict they will buy a small vehicle (mini or midi) which isn't standard in the fleet.
They continue to do it with deckers, they've done it with single deckers and have done it with mini/midi vehicles.
Granted, a common engine or body design makes it easier for fitters to work on the vehicles. However, that isn't the be all and end all.
Sometimes the hand is forced, with manufacturers ceasing to make a particular vehicle spec.
However, sometimes the manufacturer is the one to get the boot.
I'm thinking of the Optare purchases in the '80s and '90s (Metroriders, followed by the Txxc BCN Solo's), replaced by MPD's.
There was also the Delta's and Excels in the 90s, which had their place taken in the fleet by SPD's and Renowns.
After a spare of purchases elsewhere (including Wrights), they went back to Optare and got the Versa's and more Solo's.
They then changed their direction again and went back to Wright for the Streetlites. Buying amounts not seen since they opted for the Handybus to replace the likes of Mk1 Nationals in the early '90s.