New to Arriva Manchester(2996), in 10/2009, this unkempt SB200 is seen here on Oxford Street, Manchester, on 19/06/2024. Then based at the Wythenshawe depot, it is operating in on Service 263 14:15 Altrincham Interchange - Broadheath Trafford College - Sale Marks & Spencer - Stretford Public Hall - Trafford Bar - Cholrton-upon-Medlock Royal Northern College of Music - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. This was prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024. This service is now operated by London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline, under Bee Network, from the former Arriva Wythenshawe depot. This SB200 has since been withdrawn. © Peter Steel 2024.

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This well presented SB4000 was originally first registered in 03/2012. Unfortunately, I can't ascertain its original reg. Lettered for Hopwwod Hall College service work, it is seen here on A5103 Chepstow Street, Manchester, on 19/06/2024. It was operating a schools private hire. This was for Come & Play with the Hallé, whereby 'local' school children would play music with the renowned Hallé Orchestra. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Arriva North West, in 10/2011, this scruffy and unkempt then Wythenshawe based SB200 is seen here approaching its stand in Altrincham Interchange. It would then work Service 245 12:00 Altrincham Interchange - Broadheath Trafford College - Sale Marks & Spencer - Stratford Arndale - Urmston Library - Woodsend Circle - intu The Trafford Centre Bus Station. A journey time of around 53 mins. This was prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024. This service is now operated by London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline, under Bee Network, from the former Arriva Wythenshawe depot. This SB200 has since moved to the St. Helens depot of Arriva Merseyside. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Arriva Merseyside, in 07/2009, this then Wythenshawe based SB200 is seen here approaching its stand in Altrincham Interchange. It would then work Service 263 11:55 Altrincham Interchange - Broadheath Trafford College - Sale Marks & Spencer - Stretford Public Hall - Trafford Bar - Chorlton-upon-Medlock Royal Northern College of Music - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. A journey time of around 56 mins. This was prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024. This service is now operated by London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline, under Bee Network, from the former Arriva Wythenshawe depot. This SB200 has since been withdrawn. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Arriva North West, in 10/2011, this then Wythenshawe based SB200 is seen here loading on its stand in Altrincham Interchange. It is awaiting departure on Service 247 11:45 Altrincham Interchange - Broadheath Sinderland Road - Partington - Carrington Millhouse Cafe - Flixton - intu The Trafford Centre Bus Station. A journey time of around 50 mins. This was prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024. This service is now operated by London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline, under Bee Network, from the former Arriva Wythenshawe depot. This SB200 has since moved to Arriva Merseyside. © Peter Steel 2024.

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