If you were expecting a Flashback Friday, I will instead do a Step-back Saturday, because I want to mention the fact that new buses are coming to Plymouth soon. Here is some information from the Plymouth Herald website.
'Stagecoach South West confirmed today that it is launching its a fleet of 26 Plymouth buses.
A launch event will take place in Plymouth City Centre on January 29 at the Civic Centre Piazza, Royal Parade.
The operator has invested £5million in twenty-six buses for the network.
Some of them are entering service immediately with the rest to follow over the coming weeks.
Ten buses will operate on the park and ride routes, completely replacing the current fleet
All park and ride buses will be in a new livery celebrating Plymouth’s status as ‘Ocean City’ and come complete with leather seating inside.
The remaining 16 will run on the 1/X1 service, connecting Plymouth with Tavistock and on service 3, connecting Plymouth with Dartmouth.
Stagecoach South West Managing Director, Bob Dennison, said: “I’m really looking forward to being able to show off our new buses which, I hope, demonstrate to locals the serious commitment we have made to provide quality, affordable transport for the Plymouth and South Hams areas.”
Councillor Brian Vincent, Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said: “The launch of this new fleet is good news for Plymouth and for bus passengers. It’s great to see investment in new, modern vehicles for these services, which will help encourage more people to use public transport in and around the city.”
A new park and ride timetable will come into operation from February 1. Copies will be available to pick up on the day.
The £5million investment comes just three months after Stagecoach South West announced its acquisition of certain assets of First Devon & Cornwall’s Plymouth operation.'
So, I will keep you updated about these new buses. Stay tuned for more details.
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