(04 Sep 2022, 7:38 pm)RobinHood wrote Considering most companies run their vehicles until at least 15 years old, suggests Blyth are not quite in the need for new fleet just yet. Within the next 5 years, yes.

Durham have Solos that actually turn 15 next year, along with double deckers that are anywhere between 17-20 years of age, so they are over their period of expected life - hence the view Durham are more in need at this time.

Aren't minibuses usually 12 years which would make them already life expired and it's showing. Most the Vxxx DNL darts were withdrawn before 15 years and there's a large chunk of the 08/58 Solo's which have already gone or are going very soon which suggests Arriva do that aswell. Obviously Arriva like to stretch things though.