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Metrorider Series 3 1354 MR01 VN1354 DP31F New to Darlington Transport
(fleet no 40) September 1993 as B31F. To Caerphilly Busways, Rhondda (fleet
no 258) January 1995. Transferred to Parfitts Motor Services with Caerphilly
Busways (fleet no 258) November 1995. Acquired by Stagecoach "Red and
White" with Parfitts Motor Services (fleet no 258) December 1997. Sold
to Fleetlink, Manchester (dealer) November 1999. Purchased by Orion, Wemyss
Bay Scotland December 1999. Sold to Houston Ramm, Heywood (dealer) December
2000. Purchased by Compass Travel April 2001. Sold September 2004.
Seen above in Chichester bus park on layover after operating the Wednesday only
service 15 on 16 July 2003. |