Vehicle Details
Registration: YJ08 XBV
Chassis: Optare Solo M950
Bodywork: Optare
Depot: Belmont
Livery: Arriva - Frequenta (base livery)
Year new: 2008
Vehicle History
January 2020
Arriva North East
Following the re-allocation of this vehicle to services 43 and 57/57A as a consequence of service changes, this vehicle has now had its "Frequenta" branding, and sub-branding for services 49/49A, removed.
November 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for services 49/49A (Durham - Brandon).
May 2016
Arriva North East
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Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on services 49/49A at Belmont, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn.
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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 2016
Arriva North East
Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on services 49/49A at Belmont, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn.
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 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for service 64.
May 2015
Arriva North East
This vehicle has gained "NHS" branding, with sub-branding for service 553.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Darlington, on temporary loan, in exchange for Optare Solo M950/Optare 2843 (YJ58 CAE) to alleviate minibus shortages at Whitby.
May 2018
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Darlington Depot to Stockton, as a result of the transfer of one board's worth of work on "MAX" service X66.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Blyth Depot.