(08 Jul 2013, 8:38 am)Michael wrote Its a shame they going backwards on a few things Peter did but i hope they keep the main routes branded and get rid of the ones which mean nothing... such as the Highwayman, Diamond, Whey aye Five-0, Drifter, Laser.
The Diamond is one of the few brands that actually has some historical meaning. The Diamond Bus Company used to run services around the Stanley area, most notably, the Chopwell - Durham service which ran from Chopwell to Burnopfield through Rowlands Gill before closely following the current 43 route from Burnopfield to Durham.
I don't know where the garish orange livery came from though.