Exeter Fleet Replacement

I heard a while ago that there was going to be an influx of new AD Enviro 200s in exeter to replace older stuff. I now know the full details. Some of the 36 new E200s have arrived to replace the beloved Volvo B6BLE/ ALX200s, Volvo Olympians, Step entrance darts and the older 04 plate Optare solos. All exept the optares are among me favourite buses.

 It is an end of an era for the b6's that have had quite a history. There was 14 of them (P701-714BTA) 31701-14 delivered to Torquay depot in 1997 for low floor operation on route 12. These were later replaced by Volvo Olympian/NC Palatines witch meant these could go to Exeter for city trips. I personally love these buses.

It is sad that the Volvo Olympians are going because they are so quiet  yet sound nice and they give a smooth ride.

The horrible Optare solos will come to paignton to replace the Beloved mercedes 709ds on routes 5,17/17a,22,24. The 709s are ideal for hilly estates because of their power yet are small in size ideal for devon tight corners. It will be a sad ending for these!!!