(Yesterday, 10:28 pm)col87 wrote Hartlepool Depot desperately need newer buses as the fleet is absolutely knackered and they are still having 34605 and 34611 in daily use including last Sunday, not that I mind as they are still decent but with how old they are If a wheelchair gets on then it is a right hassle especially which is now quite often not helped by the current division running late.
I am fairly sure the 64/65 plate Transbus E300 are roughly the same size as the manviros so might fit over the pits that would help update the fleet a bit and the plan was for Stocktons buses to replace the current fleet once Stockton get the electrics. I think the fact the remaining Manviro at Stockton left in Service has not been repainted into new livery is hopefully a sign that it’s days are numbered and won’t be coming to Hartlepool or not for very long if it does end up here. Either way it desperately needs new buses and it’s the only depot not to have had anything in years.
It's time for the monthly reminder full sized single deckers can't fit in the pits at Hartlepool, as already suggested it's more than likely the 3 E200s from Stockton will replace these when the electrics come.