New to Go-Ahead London Central(MHV38), in 11/2016, this single-door converted Volvo Hybrid is seen here on Oxford Street, Manchester, on 19/06/2024. This is one of several of this type adapted for use on the guided busway from Leigh, having been fitted with guidewheels. It is operating Service V1 15:05 Manchester Royal Infirmary - Manchester St. Peter's Square - Pendleton Church - A580 Roe Green East Lancs Park & Ride - Ellenbrook Newearth Road - Tyldsley Astley Street - Leigh Bus Station. A journey time of 1hr. 10 mins. This service passed from First Manchester's Bolton depot to Go North West under Tranche 1 of Bee Network which began on 24/09/2023. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Go-Ahead - City of Oxford(362), in 01/2013, registered K1OXF, this Volvo Hybrid is seen here in Oldham Bus Station, on 05/06/2024. Nineteen of these were acquired by Stagecoach Manchester in preparation of Tranche 2 of Bee Network. This bus has since received full Bee Network livery.

Under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which started on 24/03/2024, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) gained Manchester Queens Road depot from Go North West and the Oldham Mumps depot from First Manchester. In Tranche 1, which started on 24/09/2023, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester West) lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and in Tranche 3, starting on 05/01/2025, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) will lose Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who will also gain Arriva Manchester's Wythenshaw depot. Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) will keep their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.

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