Vehicle Details
Registration: YK08 ETL
Chassis: Optare Solo M950
Bodywork: Optare
Depot: Belmont
Livery: Arriva
Year new: 2008
Vehicle History
January 2020
Arriva North East
This vehicle has moved from Belmont (Reserve) to Jesmond, in order to allow a full-size single-deck service to be converted to minibus.
July 2019
Arriva North East
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This vehicle has moved from Darlington to Belmont (Reserve), following a PVR reduction.
April 2018
Arriva North East
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This vehicle has transferred from Jesmond Depot to Darlington, in exchange for similar 2856 (YJ59 GJY). The swap has taken place due to contract requirements for the minibus service at Jesmond.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint into Arriva's corporate livery, this vehicle has returned to service at Jesmond Depot.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Though repairs have now been completed, this vehicle still remains listed as Jesmond (Under Repair), whilst undergoing repaint at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, into Arriva's corporate livery.
March 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has moved from Jesmond to Jesmond (Under Repair).
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May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for service 64.
May 2016
Arriva North East
Having been evaluated for suitability on the X93 service, this vehicle has returned to Arriva Yorkshire.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for service 64.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Jesmond Depot to Redcar, to provide cover whilst vehicles in Redcar's fleet undergo repaint.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Blyth Depot.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle's sub-branding for service X20 (Alnwick | Amble | Ashington | Newcastle) has been removed, but retains the "shop work play" taglines.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Darlington, on temporary loan, in exchange for Optare Solo M950/Optare 2832 (YJ08 XBN) to alleviate minibus shortages at Whitby.
May 2016
Arriva North East
Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on service 15 at Stockton, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn.