Originally withdrawn due to its MOT expiring, this vehicle has now undergone PSV test and has been reinstated at Riverside Depot to replace Dennis MPD/Alexander Mini Pointer 605 (NK54 NUA).
This vehicle has been repainted into Go North East's new corporate livery. The new livery design is a a lot more eye-catching and features a two-tone base livery, with the traditional key colour of red towards the front of the bus, and non-metallic dark blue towards the back. It is thought that further vinyls will be added at a later date, in order to reflect the quality and customer values of Go North East.
Following the entry into service of Optare Solo M880/Optare 699 (YJ10 MFP) at Deptford Depot, this vehicle now forms part of the float/reserve fleet, though presently remains allocated to Deptford Depot.
This vehicle has received a special livery to promote Northern Writes. Northern Writes is a cultural education programme which is part of The Forge’s Defiant Voices programme. It is inspired by the pitman poet Tommy Armstrong and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Armstrong was a defiant voice, speaking out against poverty and inequality: injustices which still exist in the North East today. Northern Writes aims to use Armstrong’s poetry to inspire a new generation of defiant voices, restoring civic pride to the region.
Although it hasn't yet had the cream cowhorn removed; this vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with generic "Frequent connections into Redcar" branding.
Following the entry into service of the former Stagecoach East Scotland MAN 18.240LF/ADL Enviro 300 vehicles on Metrocentre Shuttle service 100, this vehicle has moved from Slatyford to Slatyford (Reserve), prior to re-allocation to Stockton Depot.
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.