(15 Dec 2014, 5:53 am)Dan wrote Although larger buses have been allocated to service 238 in the past, still serving Northlea...
I'd imagine it's more so a preference to ensure that none of the toute is potentially missed out rather than a requirement. It will be interesting to see what happens with Avenue Vivian when the 35 replaces the 71...
No, if a larger bus is allocated then it doesn't serve Northlea, or didn't used to. There was a discussion some time ago about why a 8319 (when in centenary livery) on the 238 was serving the whole of Station Road when it should be turning off to serve Northlea. Think it's was citaro5284 or BFK? who confirmed the small buses are needed due to a parked van on Parkland Terrace. Unless this has changed?
71 is bit different still uses a cadet ATM, whereas Northlea a cadet or versa wouldn't be used.