Ebor Buses http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/ 31 rows en-gb 60 First York - Volvo B10M Plaxton Expressliner http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1460558.html Four coaches arrived in 2006/07 to operate the link to Leeds and Bradford International Airport. Sunday 2 January 2000: Four coaches arrived in 2006/07 to operate the link to Leeds and Bradford International Airport.

20464, 12th November 2007 20462, 13th November 2007 20461, 16th November 2007

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]]> Sun Jan 2 2000 Veolia Transport http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1197234.html Veolia is an international transport group based in France, which has begun to take an interest in bus operation in the UK. Having completed the takeover of Dunn-Line - the parent company of Alpha Bus and Coach - Veolia found itself with operational capability in the Yorkshire region, and tendered for a number of services in York. The firm will commence operation of routes 14, 20, 24, 26, 27, 128 and 129 (to be renumbered 28 and 29) in February 2007. Saturday 1 June 2002: Veolia is an international transport group based in France, which has begun to take an interest in bus operation in the UK. Having completed the takeover of Dunn-Line - the parent company of Alpha Bus and Coach - Veolia found itself with operational capability in the Yorkshire region, and tendered for a number of services in York. The firm will commence operation of routes 14, 20, 24, 26, 27, 128 and 129 (to be renumbered 28 and 29) in February 2007.

M82MYM, a Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale, on a training run down Fulford Road in readiness for taking over Circle Line duties, 26th January 2007 MX05EMJ, an Optare Solo previously with Alton Towers Transport, seen on Coppergate with service 24, 12th November 2007 MX05EMK, an Optare Solo previously with Alton Towers Transport, seen on Ousegate Bridge with a number 14 service, 12th November 2007 YK56WUW on Ousegate Bridge with a 26 service, 12th November 2007 YK56WUW on Ousegate Bridge with a 26 service, 12th November 2007 YK56WUW on Ousegate Bridge with a 26 service, 12th November 2007 ML53BLU, a MAN 14.220 with East Lancs bodywork, seen on Tower Street with a 28 service, 12th November 2007 YJ56WUU, a slimline Optare Solo new in January 2007, seen on service 24, 13th November 2007 MX05EMK, an Optare Solo previously with Alton Towers Transport, seen entering Piccadilly with a number 26 service, 13th November 2007

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]]> Sat Jun 1 2002 First York - Dennis Trident East Lancs Lolynes http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1154026.html These four double-deckers arrived in October 2006 from First Somerset & Avon to replace the Leyland Olympians. They are intended to cover a wide range of services, and their arrival has ushered in a new era for First York: the fleet is now entirely low-floor. Tuesday 2 January 2001: These four double-deckers arrived in October 2006 from First Somerset & Avon to replace the Leyland Olympians. They are intended to cover a wide range of services, and their arrival has ushered in a new era for First York: the fleet is now entirely low-floor.

32712 outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 32717 seen heading onto Field Lane, 16th December 2006

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]]> Tue Jan 2 2001 Glenn Coaches http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1154015.html A York operator contracted to a number of school services. Wednesday 6 December 2006: A York operator contracted to a number of school services.

LIL9412, a Volvo B10M coach, operating a school service near Haxby crossing, 5th December 2006

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]]> Wed Dec 6 2006 John Smith & Sons http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1095524.html Also trading as Silverline, this coach and minibus operator is based at Dalton airfield. Wednesday 1 March 2006: Also trading as Silverline, this coach and minibus operator is based at Dalton airfield.

YX55EHG, a Mercedes Sprinter new to the firm in 2005, seen waiting on Leeman Road, 27th September 2006

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]]> Wed Mar 1 2006 K&J Travel of York http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1095513.html Marketing the firm as 'York's Premier Luxury Coach Company', K&J Travel are based at Rufforth, just on the outskirts of York, and have a fleet size of 20 vehicles. In 2007 they began operation of the York Pullman City Tour using a small fleet of open-top double-deckers. Wednesday 1 February 2006: Marketing the firm as 'York's Premier Luxury Coach Company', K&J Travel are based at Rufforth, just on the outskirts of York, and have a fleet size of 20 vehicles. In 2007 they began operation of the York Pullman City Tour using a small fleet of open-top double-deckers.

OKZ8549, a Leyland Lynx, operating a private hire service down Foss Islands Road, 31st August 2006 MIW5792 - a Volvo B10M - outside York railway station, 23rd January 2006 MTU119Y, a Leyland Olympian with ECW bodywork, operating the York Pullman City Tour, 12th November 2007 B92WUV, a Leyland Titan, operating the York Pullman City Tour, 12th November 2007 MTU119Y, a Leyland Olympian with ECW bodywork, operating the York Pullman City Tour, 13th November 2007 B92WUV, a Leyland Titan, operating the York Pullman City Tour, 13th November 2007

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]]> Wed Feb 1 2006 Door to Door Travel http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1070055.html Door to Door - also trading as Piper - operates school services as well as routes linking outlying villages to Askham Bar and York City Centre. Wednesday 10 October 2007: Door to Door - also trading as Piper - operates school services as well as routes linking outlying villages to Askham Bar and York City Centre.

P20BLU, a Dennis Dart SLF with Wright bodywork, awaits passengers for the C3 service at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 P20BLU operating route 21 (Acaster Malbis-Acaster Bar-Stonebow), seen on Clifford Street, 5th December 2006 P20BLU heading up Low Ousegate with the number 21, 5th December 2006 MW52PZE, an Optare Solo new to the operator in 2003, operating route 20 along the Haxby Road, 5th December 2006 P20BLU seen operating the number 21 past the railway station, 5th December 2006 P20BLU operating route 20 outside York railway station, 23rd January 2006

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]]> Wed Oct 10 2007 Reliance Motor Services http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c1049912.html Reliance operate a number of bus services in and around York, notably the number 30 between the city centre and Easingwold. Wednesday 2 March 2005: Reliance operate a number of bus services in and around York, notably the number 30 between the city centre and Easingwold.

X618VWR, a Volvo B10BLE, operating route 30 to Easingwold, seen in Exhibition Square, 30th May 2006 X618VWR, a Volvo B10BLE, operating route 30 to Easingwold, seen outside the De Grey Rooms in Exhibition Square, 30th May 2006 X618VWR, a Volvo B10BLE, operating route 30 to Easingwold, seen in Exhibition Square, 30th May 2006 BV55UAZ, a Volvo B7RLE with Wright Eclipse Urban bodywork and new to the operator in 2005, seen operating the number 30 service to Easingwold outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 BV55UAZ, a Volvo B7RLE with Wright Eclipse Urban bodywork and new to the operator in 2005, seen operating the number 30 service to Easingwold outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 R362DJN outside York railway station, 23rd January 2006 R362DJN outside York railway station, 23rd January 2006 R362DJN outside York railway station, 23rd January 2006

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]]> Wed Mar 2 2005 First York - now departed http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c957779.html Vehicles which have now left the First York fleet, shown here in the full glory of their days in York. After the arrival of ftr in May 2006 surplus B7Ls were sent to First South Yorkshire, and the arrival of four Dennis Tridents in October 2006 signalled the end for the Leyland Olympians. Wednesday 10 January 2001: Vehicles which have now left the First York fleet, shown here in the full glory of their days in York. After the arrival of ftr in May 2006 surplus B7Ls were sent to First South Yorkshire, and the arrival of four Dennis Tridents in October 2006 signalled the end for the Leyland Olympians.

30679 on route 4, passing outside Heslington Road's Spa on 25th May 2005 60886, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Fishergate with the number 4, 23rd August 2005 60889, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Fishergate with the 23, 23rd August 2005 60888, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Kent Street with the number 4, 23rd August 2005 30682 lurking in the James Street yard, 23rd August 2005 60894, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on the number 5 service, sitting on Station Rise, 2nd September 2005 60888, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on route 4 entering Heslington Road, 30th October 2005 60889, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Heslington Road with a number 4 service, 4th December 2005 30682 on route 5 standing atop Station Rise, 4th December 2005 30682 on route 5 standing atop Station Rise, 4th December 2005 30682 on route 5 standing atop Station Rise, 4th December 2005 30682 on route 5 standing atop Station Rise, 4th December 2005 60887, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Low Ousegate with the number 4, 18th December 2005 30680 on route 6 passing down Coppergate, 15th October 2005 30769 on route 6 leaving Station Rise, 26th October 2005 30771 on route 4 passing the York Dungeons on Clifford Street, 26th October 2005 30679 on route 1, outside the railway station on 16th January 2006 30771 on route 4 heading past the Barbican, 14th March 2006 30771 heading down Kent Street on route 4, 14th March 2006 60889, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, with a number 4 on Station Street, 14th March 2006 60894, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Station Rise, 14th March 2006 60885, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, seen on Rougier Street with a number 4 service, 16th March 2006 30680 on Station Rise, 28th March 2006 30680 on Station Rise, 28th March 2006 Line-up of four Olympians at James Street, 29th March 2006. From left: 30769, 30771, 30679 and 30682 30769 commencing route 5 duties down Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 30679 departing James Street and heading towards Rougier Street to commence service 27A, 31st March 2006 60892, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Lawrence Street with a number 10 service, 31st March 2006 30679 returning to depot having completed 27A duties, 31st March 2006 30679 returning to depot having completed 27A duties, 31st March 2006 30682 wearing H1 on its destination blind as it travels along Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 30679 on Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 30679 on route 4 passing my house on Heslington Road. The ftr banners flap menacingly in the wind. 10th April 2006. 60888, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, passing with Barbican with a number 4, 10th April 2006 60887, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, coming out of James Street, 14th April 2006 60886, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, heading along Lawrence Street, 14th April 2006 30682 coming off Coppergate with a number 6 service, 18th April 2006 30771 entering Coppergate, 18th April 2006 60893, a Volvo B7L with Wright Eclipse bodywork, on Station Avenue operating its own service 5, 18th April 2006 30682 on Low Ousegate with a number 6 service, 18th April 2006 30682 on Ouse Bridge with a number 6 service, 18th April 2006 30680 approaching Heslington Road on route 4, 18th April 2006 30680 approaching Heslington Road on route 4, 18th April 2006 30680 entering Heslington Road on route 4, 18th April 2006 30680 heading up Heslington Road on route 4, 18th April 2006 30679 in torrential rain, operating the number 8 service down Pavement, 1st August 2006 30771 operating the H1 service, seen passing Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2001 First York - 7th May 2006 http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c955338.html The last day of ordinary bus operation on route 4 - Sunday 7th May 2006 - was gloomy and wet. The next day, FTR launched in a blaze of publicity and sunlight. Let us take a brief look at the last throes of the old order down Heslington Road. Saturday 1 December 2001: The last day of ordinary bus operation on route 4 - Sunday 7th May 2006 - was gloomy and wet. The next day, FTR launched in a blaze of publicity and sunlight. Let us take a brief look at the last throes of the old order down Heslington Road.

30964 framed by Heslington Road, 7th May 2006 60884 heading up Heslington Road, 7th May 2006 60884 passes my house on Heslington Road, 7th May 2006 30961 setting down in Heslington Road on its way to the university, 7th May 2006 30961 negotiating Heslington Road, 7th May 2006 30961 climbing Heslington Road, 7th May 2006 Action at James Street depot, with a low loader collecting a B6BLE as Streetcars wait, 7th May 2006 Olympians at James Street, 7th May 2006 60883 heading into Fawcett Street, 7th May 2006 60883 passing the Barbican on the evening of 7th May 2006 - my last photograph of a B7L on route 4 The end. 30961 passes the Victoria as I capture my last pre-FTR photograph of route 4, 7th May 2006

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2001 Visiting buses and coaches http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911056.html Coaches belonging to far-flung operators, or buses from other fleets, spotted in York. Tuesday 1 January 2008: Coaches belonging to far-flung operators, or buses from other fleets, spotted in York.

905, from the Yorkshire Traction fleet, spotted in the Barbican coach park, 4th December 2005 68524 from the First Halifax fleet spotted in the Barbican coach park, 10th December 2005 FTL728X, an ancient Volvo, spotted in the Barbican coach park, 10th December 2005 Y734HWT, numbered 974 in the National Holidays fleet, spotted in Micklegate, 14th March 2006 YN05XZD, operated by Leisuretime, spotted in Station Street, 14th March 2006 EDS300A, formerly registered WLT888 and new to London Transport in 1960 as RM388, seen passing the Postern Gate, 24th June 2006 JIL4404, previously registered SND300X and new in 1981, spotted outside a residence in Elvington, just south of York, 28th August 2006 PJI4657, an elderly unidentified DAF, seen on Fulford Road, 27th September 2006 V437EAL, a Volvo B10M, at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 SGL498Y, a Volvo B10M new in 1983, seen in the service of Dodsworths at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 4239KR at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 FJ53VDF, a Volvo B12M with Caetano bodywork, seen at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 IIL7076, a Volvo B10M, in service with Tetley's of Leeds at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 NA02ENM, a Mercedes-Benz 0814, in service for Howard Snaith at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006 YN54OAU, a Scania K94IB with Irizar bodywork, waiting at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2007 K40CBK, a Volvo B12B in service with Globus, seen on Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 H604OBE, an unidentified Mercedes-Benz minibus, seen on the Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 H604OBE, an unidentified Mercedes-Benz minibus, seen on the Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 YJ51ENO, a DAF SB3000, running past the Knavesmire in the service of Fourway, 27th September 2006 FJ55XBB, a Volvo B12B new to Dunn Line in 2005, operating National Express service 426 to South Shields, approaching York rail station, 27th September 2006 KYO626X, a MCW Metrobus now in use as an anti-smoking vehicle with the NHS, seen in Parliament Street, 4th January 2006 K700CCH of Wilson's Coaches approaching York railway station, 23rd January 2006 YR52VFB operating National Express route 563 from Whitby to London, 23rd January 2007 S604KUT, a Toyota BB50R with Caetano Optimo coachwork, seen idling on George Street, 13th November 2007 YX07KKE approaching York railway station, 16th November 2007

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 Thornes Independent http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911045.html A coach operator with depots at Hemingborough, north of York, and Horsforth, near Leeds. Monday 2 January 2006: A coach operator with depots at Hemingborough, north of York, and Horsforth, near Leeds.

VH02OOH coming off Station Rise, 14th March 2006 W20VHO, a Mercedes Vario with Optare bodywork, seen on Piccadilly operating service 195, 24th June 2006 W20VHO on Piccadilly, 13th November 2007

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]]> Mon Jan 2 2006 Alpha Bus & Coach http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911033.html An East Riding coach operator based in Hull, but now trading out of Nottingham since being taken over by the Dunn-Line group. Alpha operated some route 747 services more usually associated with East Yorkshire Motor Services, as well as the 812 service between Barmby Moor and All Saints School. Tuesday 3 January 2006: An East Riding coach operator based in Hull, but now trading out of Nottingham since being taken over by the Dunn-Line group. Alpha operated some route 747 services more usually associated with East Yorkshire Motor Services, as well as the 812 service between Barmby Moor and All Saints School.

L683GNA, a Mercedes-Benz 709D with Plaxton bodywork, operating the 747 York-Full Sutton service down Queen Street, 25th August 2005 G533LWU, a Volvo B10M with unusual MMCI bodies imported from Macedonia, operates the 812 service between Barmby Moor and All Saints School, 27th September 2006

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]]> Tue Jan 3 2006 Stephensons of Easingwold http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911025.html Coach hire firm which also provides local bus services, notably the number 29 from Easingwold to York via Linton-on-Ouse, and the 31 from Kirkbymoorside to York via Easingwold. Depots are at Kirkbymoorside and Tholthorpe. Monday 6 June 2005: Coach hire firm which also provides local bus services, notably the number 29 from Easingwold to York via Linton-on-Ouse, and the 31 from Kirkbymoorside to York via Easingwold. Depots are at Kirkbymoorside and Tholthorpe.

S309KNW, an Optare-bodied DAF, captured on number 31 duties in Museum Street, 25th August 2005 YN54WDA in Queen Street, 25th August 2005 S159JUA, on 31X duties, rests off Leeman Road, 4th December 2005 JTY399X - an ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian - rests at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 JTY399X - an ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian - rests at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 JTY399X - an ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian - rests at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 JTY399X - an ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian - rests at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 S159JUA, an Optare-bodied DAF, engaged on route 29 near Newton-on-Ouse, 18th January 2006 YN04WTG on service 29A, seen crossing Lendal Bridge, 18th April 2006 X226AWB seen at the Knavesmire, 27th September 2006

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]]> Mon Jun 6 2005 Inglebys http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911009.html A coach operator based in Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, opposite Top Line Travel's depot. Wednesday 4 January 2006: A coach operator based in Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, opposite Top Line Travel's depot.

YD52RLY, a Mercedes Benz 0815D with Sitcar bodywork, is the smallest vehicle operated by the firm. Seen outside York railway station, 28th March 2006 YD52RLY, a Mercedes Benz 0815D with Sitcar bodywork, at Ingleby's depot in Fulford, 5th April 2006 Y949YAV, a Van Hool-bodied coach, idles at Ingleby's depot in Fulford, 5th April 2006 P76OEW, a Volvo B10M with Van Hool bodywork, at Ingleby's depot in Fulford, 5th April 2006 L56REW, a Volvo B10M with Van Hool bodywork, at Ingleby's depot in Fulford, 5th April 2006 L56REW and R183NAV at the Hospital Fields Road depot, 27th September 2006 N75WEW and Y2AFT (?) at the Hospital Fields Road depot, 27th September 2006

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]]> Wed Jan 4 2006 City of York Council http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c911002.html City of York Council operates a number of Mercedes Benz minibuses. Friday 6 January 2006: City of York Council operates a number of Mercedes Benz minibuses.

2638 about to enter Paragon Street, 4th August 2005 2638 on Low Ousegate, 18th April 2006 R532XAG on Fulford Road, 3rd August 2006 L408HEF on Foss Islands Road, 22nd August 2006 2642 heading for Ousegate Bridge, 12th November 2007

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]]> Fri Jan 6 2006 First York - demonstrators http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c908459.html A silver-liveried Volvo B7L demonstrator with Hispano Habit bodywork was on loan to First York from September 2003 until August 2006. Spotted outside the depot in May 2006 was an articulated Volvo demonstrator. Tuesday 9 January 2001: A silver-liveried Volvo B7L demonstrator with Hispano Habit bodywork was on loan to First York from September 2003 until August 2006. Spotted outside the depot in May 2006 was an articulated Volvo demonstrator.

BX03OVZ, a Volvo B7L demonstrator with Hispano Habit bodywork, turning into James Street, heading for home. The presence of the cyclist is entirely intentional. Ahem. FJ53LZX, an unidentified articulated Volvo demonstrator which seems an anachronistic arrival in the age of the Streetcar, outside James Street depot, 7th May 2006 FJ53LZX, an unidentified articulated Volvo demonstrator which seems an anachronistic arrival in the age of the Streetcar, outside James Street depot, 7th May 2006 FJ53LZX, an unidentified articulated Volvo demonstrator which seems an anachronistic arrival in the age of the Streetcar, outside James Street depot, 7th May 2006 LEZ3034, 12th November 2007 LEZ3034, 13th November 2007 LEZ3034, 13th November 2007

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]]> Tue Jan 9 2001 Yorkshire Coastliner http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c906853.html Yorkshire Coastliner operate twenty modern single- and double-deckers out of their Malton depot on services from Leeds and York to Scarborough, Whitby, Pickering, Bridlington and Filey. Thursday 1 January 2004: Yorkshire Coastliner operate twenty modern single- and double-deckers out of their Malton depot on services from Leeds and York to Scarborough, Whitby, Pickering, Bridlington and Filey.

434 in Whitby on route X40, 22nd July 2005 437 in Whitby on route X40, 8th August 2005 433 coming off Layerthorpe Road on route 843, 22nd August 2005 450 on route 840 coming off Peasholme Green, 22nd August 2005 453 coming off Station Street on route route 840, 14th March 2006 404 on route 843 coming off Station Rise, 14th March 2006 404 heading up Station Street on route 843, 14th March 2006 410 on route 843 down Rougier Street, 28th March 2006 406 coming off Rougier Street with an 843 service, 18th April 2006 406 coming off Rougier Street with an 843 service, 18th April 2006 406 tackling Station Rise with an 843 service, 18th April 2006 410 operating route 843 to Leeds along the Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 439, proudly displaying the earlier version of the Coastliner livery, operating service 843 to Scarborough along the Tadcaster Road, 27th September 439 on Tadcaster Road operating the 843 route. Transdev branding has been added to the front of the vehicle, but the earlier Coastliner livery remains in place, as do the Volvo and Plaxton badges. 27th September 2006 439 on Tadcaster Road operating the 843 service to Scarborough, and displaying the earlier variant of the Coastliner livery, 27th September 2006 408 operating route 843, passing York railway station en route to Leeds, 27th September 2006 438 operating route 845 to Bridlington, seen heading along Queen Street, 27th September 2006 441 operating route 843 to Leeds, seen coming off Layerthorpe Road, 27th September 2006 405 seen operating the 843 service on Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006 405 displaying the Transdev branding recently added to the fleet, 27th September 2006 454 seen outside York railway station, 30th September 2006 454 seen outside York railway station, 30th September 2006 450 seen operating the 840 service to Whitby outside York railway station, 30th September 2006 405 operating route 843 along Clifford Street, 5th December 2006 409 seen with the 840 service to Thornton-le-Dale, seen outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 452 operating the 840 to Whitby outside York railway station, 23rd January 2007 454 at Stonebow with an 840 service, 12th November 2007 441 at Stonebow with an X45 service, 12th November 2007 401 on service 843 at The Stonebow, 12th November 2007 452 on an 840 service approaching Coppergate, 12th November 2007 409 passing Parliament Street on an 843 service, 12th November 2007 440 - the last remaining bus in 2002 livery - seen operating service 843 along Layerthorpe Road, 13th November 2007 455 at Stonebow with an 840 service, 13th November 2007 402 on route 845 entering Coppergate, 13th November 2007 453 returning along Walmgate to Malton 'light engine', 16th November 2007

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 Arriva Yorkshire North/ West Riding http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c906849.html Arriva's presence in York is focussed on services to Selby, specifically the numbers 42 and 415, and routes 413 and 414 linking Selby, York and Wetherby. These services are operated under the auspices of Arriva Yorkshire North; routes 141 (Boroughbridge-York), 142 and 146 (Ripon-York) are operated by Arriva Yorkshire (West Riding). Wednesday 1 January 2003: Arriva's presence in York is focussed on services to Selby, specifically the numbers 42 and 415, and routes 413 and 414 linking Selby, York and Wetherby. These services are operated under the auspices of Arriva Yorkshire North; routes 141 (Boroughbridge-York), 142 and 146 (Ripon-York) are operated by Arriva Yorkshire (West Riding).

676 entering Fishergate on route 415, 22nd August 2005 107 on route 415 coming off Fishergate, 4th August 2005 621 on route 415 down Piccadilly, 4th August 2005 180 on route 142 down Piccadilly, 19th August 2005 167 on route 415 down Piccadilly, 22nd August 2005 204 on route 142 down Piccadilly, 22nd August 2005 107 on route 415 entering Piccadilly, 22nd August 2005 677 on Fishergate, 23rd August 2005 179 down Station Street, 25th August 2005 166 down Piccadilly, 25th August 2005 179 on route 42 down Piccadilly, 2nd September 2005 109 on route 415 traversing Piccadilly, 10th December 2005 685 on route 146 down Piccadilly, 10th December 2005 183 on route 143 entering Low Ousegate, 10th December 2005 166 on route 413 coming off Coppergate, 14th March 2006 104 on route 415 waiting for passengers in Piccadilly, 14th March 2006 108 coming off Tower Street, 28th March 2006 166 on Fulford Road, 5th April 2006 109 on Fulford Road whilst operating route 412, 5th April 2006 600, a 1985 Leyland Olympian with Eastern Coachworks bodywork, leaving Fawcett Street to enter Fulford Road while working route 412, 5th April 2006 621 in Piccadilly, 10th April 2006 180 idling in Piccadilly, 10th April 2006 202 waiting on Piccadilly with a 412 service to Wetherby, 10th April 2006 202 waiting on Piccadilly with a 412 service to Wetherby, 10th April 2006 676 on a 415 service from Selby, resting in Piccadilly, 10th April 2006 166 heading up Fulford Road, 30th June 2006 166 on Piccadilly, 30th June 2006 685, surrounded by First rivals, brings the 412 into Piccadilly, 30th June 2006 511 on Fulford Road, 1st August 2006 181 passing Fishergate, 1st August 2006 179 paused on Piccadilly during service on the number 42, 1st August 2006 697 operating the 415 along Fulford Road, 3rd August 2006 104 on route 415, pausing at the site of the old tram depot on Fulford Road, 21st August 2006 104 on route 415, passing the site of the old tram depot on Fulford Road, 21st August 2006 622 operating route 415 on Fulford Road, 30th June 2006 622 operating route 415 on Fulford Road, 30th June 2006 103 on Fulford Road with a 415 service, 22nd August 2006 684 operating the 415 service to Selby, seen passing along Fulford Road, 27th September 2006 179 heading down Fulford Road towards Selby with the 42 service, 27th September 2006 179 heading down Fulford Road towards Selby with the 42 service, 27th September 2006 512, recently transferred from Arriva West Yorkshire, operating a 415 service into York via the Fulford Road, 27th September 2006 512, recently transferred from Arriva West Yorkshire, operating a 415 service into York via the Fulford Road, 27th September 2006 165 seen operating route 143 outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 181 on the Fulford Road, 5th December 2006 615 heading down the Fulford Road with a 415 service to Selby, 11th December 2006 682 on service 415 seen on Piccadilly, 12th November 2007 181 crossing Ousegate bridge with a 412 service, 12th November 2007 167 on route 412 crossing the Ouse, 12th November 2007 106 climbing Tower Street, 12th November 2007 103 off Piccadilly on a 415 service, 13th November 2007

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]]> Wed Jan 1 2003 First York - Volvo B7LA Wright Streetcars http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c906414.html These eleven Wright Streetcars with Volvo B7LA chassis entered service on May 8th 2006 as part of the inaugural FTR route - the number 4 - linking the University, the City Centre and Acomb. According to First and Wright, they are set to revolutionise bus travel in the UK; first impressions from York travellers have not, however, been entirely favourable, with the ticketing system drawing most criticism. Monday 1 January 2001: These eleven Wright Streetcars with Volvo B7LA chassis entered service on May 8th 2006 as part of the inaugural FTR route - the number 4 - linking the University, the City Centre and Acomb. According to First and Wright, they are set to revolutionise bus travel in the UK; first impressions from York travellers have not, however, been entirely favourable, with the ticketing system drawing most criticism.

19002 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19002 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 A comparison between 1987 and 2006 high-capacity bus design - a StreetCar idles alongside elderly Olympian 30771, alongside conventional single-decker 60927 and the articulated 10035, 15th March 2006 The white demonstrator going through the washer at James Street, 29th March 2006 The purple demonstrator, later YK06CZN, at the James Street depot of First York, 19th April 2006 An impressive line-up on Sunday 7th May 2006 - the day before services commenced 19007 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 (the first photograph of an FTR service!) 19004 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19009, with 19003 in background, on Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19003 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19002 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19010 coming off Castle Mills Bridge on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19010 off Castle Mills Bridge on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19007, shortly to encounter Castle Mills Bridge, on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19005 down Heslington Road on the first day of FTR service, 8th May 2006 19009 on Heslington Road, 12th May 2006 19008 at the university terminus, 12th May 2006 19008 passing Heslington Hall, 12th May 2006 19008 in the process of turning at the university terminus, 12th May 2006 19005 at the Heslington Hall terminus, 12th May 2006 19005 at the Heslington Hall terminus, 12th May 2006 19007 on Kent Street, 12th May 2006 19006 outside the Barbican Centre, 12th May 2006 19002 passing the Victoria on Heslington Road, 12th May 2006 19001, sporting its unique competition-winning livery, on Heslington Road, 12th May 2006 19001, sporting its unique competition-winning livery, on Heslington Road, 12th May 2006 19011 on Heslington Road, 30th June 2006 19011 on Heslington Road, 30th June 2006 19010 operating route 4 along Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 19005 operating route 4 down Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 19009 operating route 4 down Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 19003 operating the route 4 ftr service on Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 19029, the latest addition to the York ftr fleet, operating route 4 along Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 19005 operating route 4 along Queen Street, 27th September 2006 19009 operating route 4 along Queen Street, 27th September 2006 19011 on Clifford Street, 5th December 2006 19009 passing the Barbican Centre, 5th December 2006 19007, 12th November 2007 19009, 12th November 2007 19006, 12th November 2007 19006, 12th November 2007 19010, 12th November 2007

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2001 East Yorkshire Motor Services http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c893088.html East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) operates around 350 buses and coaches throughout East and North Yorkshire. Principal services in York itself are the X46 and X47 to Hull, the 743/744 to Bridlington, 745/747 to Pocklington, and the 746 to Market Weighton. Buses for these services tend to be drawn from the fleets of Hull and Pocklington depots. Saturday 1 January 2005: East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) operates around 350 buses and coaches throughout East and North Yorkshire. Principal services in York itself are the X46 and X47 to Hull, the 743/744 to Bridlington, 745/747 to Pocklington, and the 746 to Market Weighton. Buses for these services tend to be drawn from the fleets of Hull and Pocklington depots.

222 in Piccadilly on route 744, 26th May 2005 593 on X46 duties along Clifford Street, 4th August 2005 626 on route route 746 entering Merchantgate, 19th August 2005 600 on route X46 standing at lights on Coppergate, 22nd August 2005 594 on route 746 down Piccadilly, 22nd August 2005 284 on the X46 down Lawrence Street, 23rd August 2005 630 on route 744 down Lawrence Street, 23rd August 2005 629 on Lawrence Street, 23rd August 2005 633 on route 746 down Lawrence Street, 23rd August 2005 632 outside the railway station on 2nd September 2005 247 on Piccadilly, 30th October 2005 626 on Piccadilly, 30th October 2005 670 on route X46 down Piccadilly, 30th October 2005 626 on Station Rise, 30th October 2005 629 on Piccadilly, 4th December 2005 267 on 746 coming off Coppergate, 4th December 2005 705 on route X46 passing the Barbican, 14th December 2005 248, shortly to turn into George Hudson Street, 14th March 2006 248 waiting with the 744 on Station Rise, 14th March 2006 247 on Station Street, 14th March 2006 661 down Station Street, presumably on private hire, 14th March 2006 704, a Volvo B7TL with Wright Gemini bodywork, seen on Piccadilly on 16th March 2006 247 on route 747 heading down Lawrence Street towards York City Centre, 31st March 2006 703 on route X46 heading down Lawrence Street into York City Centre, 31st March 2006 267 on route 746 heading down Lawrence Street into York City Centre, 31st March 2006 267 on route 746 passing along Fawcett Street, 5th April 2006 267 in Piccadilly on route 746, 18th April 2006 215 at Heslington Hall on 5th May 2006 247 on route 747 entering Merchantgate, 8th May 2006 268 on route 744 down Piccadilly, 8th May 2006 634 on route 746 passing Heslington Hall, 12th May 2006 584 on route 744, seen on Piccadilly, 30th May 2006 705 on route X46, seen on Piccadilly, 30th May 2006 594 approaching the city centre, 1st August 2006 702 on the X46 service to which it is dedicated, seen outside York railway station, 3rd August 2006 249 on the 746 service, seen on Station Rise, 3rd August 2006 703 seen operating route X46 outside York railway station, 27th September 2006 286 operating route 747 down Lawrence Street, 27th September 2006 626 on Station Rise with a 746 service, 13th December 2006 626 on Station Rise with a 746 service, 13th December 2006 590 on Lawrence Street with a 746 service, 14th December 2006 697 on the X46 duty, seen on Queen Street, 23rd January 2007 697 on Queen Street, 23rd January 2007 697 drawing into York railway station with the X46 to Hull, 23rd January 2007 697 accepting passengers at York railway station while operating the X46, 23rd January 2007 629 on Piccadilly with a 746 service, 12th November 2007 702 on Ousegate Bridge with an X46 service, 12th November 2007 631 on Ousegate Bridge with a 195 service, 12th November 2007 631 on off Ousegate with a 195 service, 12th November 2007 629 on Coppergate with a 746 service, 13th November 2007

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 Harrogate Coach Travel http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c893087.html A local bus and coach company established in 2002 and based in Green Hammerton, just outside York. The managing director, Craig Temple, appears to be a bus enthusiast, for according to the firm's website they are in the process of restoring an Atlantean and an AEC Swift, and affection for buses is clear to see in the fleet descriptions on the site. Services operated are the 142 from Ripon to Boroughbridge, the 143 from Ripon to York, and the C1 from Askham Bar to Tadcaster. Friday 1 July 2005: A local bus and coach company established in 2002 and based in Green Hammerton, just outside York. The managing director, Craig Temple, appears to be a bus enthusiast, for according to the firm's website they are in the process of restoring an Atlantean and an AEC Swift, and affection for buses is clear to see in the fleet descriptions on the site. Services operated are the 142 from Ripon to Boroughbridge, the 143 from Ripon to York, and the C1 from Askham Bar to Tadcaster.

H79CFV, a Mercedes-Benz 811D with Alexander bodywork and operating as fleet number 79 in Ripon City Buses livery, tackling Station Street on 25th August 2005. Formerly with Lancashire United. WX6025, a Scania N113DRB with East Lancs bodywork, seen in Low Ousegate operating the 143 service to Ripon, 16th January 2006. Matthew Forth has informed me that this vehicle was formerly registered W89HRT and was new to Chambers of Bures in 2000. F380JTV, a Scania N113DRB with Alexander bodywork, seen on Rougier Street with a 142 service, 16th March 2006 WX6025 on Piccadilly, 18th April 2006 G752SRB, a Scania N113CRB with Alexander PS bodywork and new to Nottingham in 1990, seen on Station Avenue with a 142 service, 18th April 2006 G752SRB heading up Rougier Street with a 142 service, 18th April 2006 YX53SVJ, an Optare Solo dedicated to the C1 service from Askham Bar to Tadcaster, seen on Blossom Street, 12th May 2006. It was formerly an Optare demonstrator. YX53SVJ, an Optare Solo dedicated to the C1 service from Askham Bar to Tadcaster, seen on Blossom Street, 12th May 2006 YX53SVJ, an Optare Solo dedicated to the C1 service from Askham Bar to Tadcaster, seen on Blossom Street, 12th May 2006 YX53SVJ, an Optare Solo dedicated to the C1 service from Askham Bar to Tadcaster, seen on Blossom Street, 12th May 2006 G752SRB operating route 142 along Queen Street, 27th September 2006 WX6025 operating route 412 outside York railway station, 23rd January 2007 WX6025 on Piccadilly with a 142 service, 12th November 2007 EIG1356, a Scania N113 CRL with Wright Axcess Ultralow bodywork, seen on Piccadilly with a 143 service, 13th November 2007 5147UA, a Scania N113 CRL with Wright Axcess Ultralow bodywork, seen on Piccadilly with a 143 service, 16th November 2007

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]]> Fri Jul 1 2005 Top Line Travel http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c891074.html Top Line Travel is an independent company based in Fulford, which operates the sightseeing bus services in York using a combination of second-hand MCW Metrobuses and Leyland Olympians, and the half-hourly 128 'Circle Line' service, which links the University, Fulford, the City Centre, Monk's Cross, Heworth and Tang Hall. The bus fleet totals seventeen, the only single-decker among which being a DAF SB120. Recently seen, though, was an Optare Solo in Top Line livery. Tuesday 1 January 2002: Top Line Travel is an independent company based in Fulford, which operates the sightseeing bus services in York using a combination of second-hand MCW Metrobuses and Leyland Olympians, and the half-hourly 128 'Circle Line' service, which links the University, Fulford, the City Centre, Monk's Cross, Heworth and Tang Hall. The bus fleet totals seventeen, the only single-decker among which being a DAF SB120. Recently seen, though, was an Optare Solo in Top Line livery.

A517VKG, a Leyland Olympian with East Lancs bodywork new to Cardiff in 1984, seen beside Clifford's Tower on 4th August 2005 GYE603W, a 1981 MCW Metrobus, coming off Foss Islands Bank on 22nd August 2005 C426BUV, an MCW Metrobus formerly with Metroline, seen on 22nd August 2005 BYX115V, an MCW Metrobus formerly with Metroline, spotted on 22nd August 2005 B241WUL, an MCW Metrobus formerly with Go Ahead London, seen on 22nd August 2005 with a Circle Line service ANA162Y, an MCW Metrobus new to GMPTE in 1982, seen on 22nd August 2005 BYX118V, an MCW Metrobus formerly with Metroline, seen on 22nd August 2005 LB0501X, a Leyland Olympian with East Lancs bodywork new to Cardiff in 1981, seen on 22nd August 2005 YJ51ELX, a Wright-bodied DAF used on Circle Line services and new in 2001, seen on 25th August 2005 C147KBT seen on 10th December 2005 outside the railway station. Numbered 5147 in the Yorkshire Rider fleet, this was one of fifteen Olympians bodied by Optare for that company between 1985 and 1987. First Bradford retains six examples, four operate with First Leeds, two were transferred to First Devon & Cornwall in 2000, and C511KBT and D515HUB are in the First York fleet. This makes C147KBT the only Optare Olympian in the hands of an independent operator. F349WSC, a Leyland Olympian new to Lothian in 1989, heads down Rougier Street, 16th March 2006 F349WSC on route 128, leaving Hospital Fields Road in the early morning of the 5th April 2006 F349WSC on route 128, leaving Hospital Fields Road in the early morning of the 5th April 2006 B148WUL, C416BUV, E811JAR, YJ51ELX and B105WUL at the Top Line depot in Hospital Fields Road, 5th April 2006 B148WUL and C416BUV preparing for another day's duties at the Fulford depot, 5th April 2006 C416BUV leaving the Hospital Fields Road depot with schools service F4, 5th April 2006 C416BUV leaving the Hospital Fields Road depot with schools service F4, 5th April 2006 E811JAR, the largest bus regularly operating on the streets of York, departs the Fulford depot of Top Line Travel with schools service F1, 5th April 2006 E811JAR, the three-axled Metrobus, departs the Fulford depot of Top Line Travel with schools service F1, 5th April 2006 E811JAR, Top Line's largest vehicle with a maximum payload of 105 persons, departs the Fulford depot of Top Line Travel with schools service F1, 5th April 2006 YJ51ELX leaving the Fulford depot with the 127 service, 5th April 2006 YJ51ELX leaving the Fulford depot with the 127 service, 5th April 2006 YJ51ELX leaving the Fulford depot with the 127 service, 5th April 2006 B148WUL leaving the Fulford depot in the early morning of the 5th April 2006, operating schools service F8 B148WUL leaving the Fulford depot in the early morning of the 5th April 2006, operating schools service F8 B148WUL leaving the Fulford depot in the early morning of the 5th April 2006, operating schools service F8 F349WSC on route 128 down Fulford Road, 5th April 2006 GYE603W on Museum Street, 18th April 2006 YJ51ELX on Station Rise with a 128 service, 18th April 2006 YJ51ELX on Station Avenue with a 128 service, 18th April 2006 B105WUL operating Circle Line 128, seen coming off Lendal Bridge, 18th April 2006 B105WUL entering Rougier Street with a 128 service, 18th April 2006 LBO501X on Queen Street, 18th April 2006 GSC663X, a Leyland Atlantean used only in summer, seen on Queen Street, 18th April 2006 LBO501X on Piccadilly, 18th April 2006 GSC663X, a Leyland Atlantean used only in summer, seen on Museum Street, 18th April 2006 MX04VMH, an Optare Solo and a new addition to the fleet, operating route 128 at Heslington Hall, 12th May 2006 MX04VMH, an Optare Solo and a new addition to the fleet, operating route 128 at Heslington Hall, 12th May 2006 MX04VMH, an Optare Solo and a new addition to the fleet, operating route 128 at Heslington Hall, 12th May 2006 C426BUV, an MCW Metrobus formerly with Metroline, seen passing the Barbican Centre, 24th June 2006 T409SMV, a Dennis Trident with East Lancs bodywork new to Metrobus in 1999, is the latest addition to the Top Line stable, seen here on Pavement, 1st August 2006 T409SMV, a Dennis Trident with East Lancs bodywork new to Metrobus in 1999, is the latest addition to the Top Line stable, seen here on Pavement, 1st August 2006 T409SMV, a Dennis Trident with East Lancs bodywork new to Metrobus in 1999, is the latest addition to the Top Line stable, seen here on Pavement, 1st August 2006 T409SMV, a Dennis Trident with East Lancs bodywork new to Metrobus in 1999, is the latest addition to the Top Line stable, seen here on Pavement, 1st August 2006 Y581WGD, a Renault Kangoo service vehicle, entering the Fulford depot, 27th September 2006 B148WUL and B105WUL rest at the Fulford depot of Top Line Travel, 27th September 2006 A517VKG in St. Leonard's Place, 27th September 2006 BYX115V, showing a rather faded coat as it pulls into Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006 BYX118V, freshly re-painted and looking rather smart, pulling into Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006 BYX118V heading up Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2002 Depots http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c803553.html First in York's depot has been at James Street, off of Lawrence Street, since 1995 - before that time, the main bus garage in the city had been on Barbican Road. Yorkshire Coastliner's fleet is maintained at Malton, and Arriva and EYMS buses are kept elsewhere; Top Line Travel keeps its interesting and varied little fleet in a modern depot in Hospital Fields Road, down which one can also find the small garage used by Inglebys. Sunday 1 January 2006: First in York's depot has been at James Street, off of Lawrence Street, since 1995 - before that time, the main bus garage in the city had been on Barbican Road. Yorkshire Coastliner's fleet is maintained at Malton, and Arriva and EYMS buses are kept elsewhere; Top Line Travel keeps its interesting and varied little fleet in a modern depot in Hospital Fields Road, down which one can also find the small garage used by Inglebys.

James Street, 23rd August 2005. Olympians lurking in background. Top Line Travel's depot on the Fulford Industrial Estate down Hospital Fields Road, 5th April 2006 A line-up of MCW Metrobuses (and a DAF single-decker!). From left: B148WUL, C416BUV, E811JAR, YJ51ELX and B105WUL; 5th April 2006 Top Line's yellow and blue livery looks particularly smart in the large yard at sunrise. 5th April 2006 Hospital Fields Road depot, 5th April 2006 Ingleby's compact yard, 5th April 2006 Ingleby's compact yard, 5th April 2006 Hospital Fields Road, down which is contained the garages for both Ingelbys and Top Line Travel. 5th April 2006

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]]> Sun Jan 1 2006 First York - Volvo B7L Wright Eclipses http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802072.html The mainstay of the fleet, with 43 of this design in service as of December 2005. Joined the York fleet new at the end of 2001 / beginning of 2002, and used on a variety of routes, though no longer on the regular haunt of route 4 since the introduction of the Streetcars. Unusually, the engine is encased at the rear of the vehicle on the left hand side; this 'box in the corner' results in the rear seat holding three rather than the traditional five passengers. Saturday 6 January 2001: The mainstay of the fleet, with 43 of this design in service as of December 2005. Joined the York fleet new at the end of 2001 / beginning of 2002, and used on a variety of routes, though no longer on the regular haunt of route 4 since the introduction of the Streetcars. Unusually, the engine is encased at the rear of the vehicle on the left hand side; this 'box in the corner' results in the rear seat holding three rather than the traditional five passengers.

60881 on Heslington Road with the number 4, 23rd May 2005 60878 passing the shops on Heslington Road while working the number 4, 25th May 2005 60914 apparently on the 8, coming off Foss Bank on 22nd August 2005 60912 on Jewbury with the number 9, 23rd August 2005 60916 on the number 8 coming off Foss Islands Road on 22nd August 2005 60911 coming off Foss Bank, presumably on the number 9 service, 22nd August 2005 60913 with the number 8 on Foss Islands Road, 22nd August 2005 60896 heading towards Layerthorpe Road with the number 6, 22nd August 2005 60877 coming off Foss Bank on the number 12, 22nd August 2005 60915 on Peasholm Green with the number 9, 22nd August 2005 60897 on Piccadilly with the number 22, 22nd August 2005 60882 on Fishergate with the number 4, 23rd August 2005 60895 on Fishergate with route 23, 23rd August 2005 60900 and 60910 on Lawrence Street with services 10 and 4 respectively, 23rd August 2005 60899 on Lawrence Street with the number 10, 23rd August 2005 60921 on the number 8 at Lawrence Street, 23rd August 2005 60928 leaving James Street, 23rd August 2005 60880 operating the number 4 over the Lawrence Street diversion (Heslington Road closed due to roadworks), 23rd August 2005 60884 on Lawrence Street with the number 10, 23rd August 2005 60898 on Lawrence Street with the number 10, 23rd August 2005 60902 on Walmgate with the number 10, 25th August 2005 60927 on Queen Street with the number 3, 25th August 2005 60920 on Queen Street, 25th August 2005 60917 on Queen Street with the number 3, 25th August 2005 60918 on Queen Street, 25th August 2005 60876 in Jaguar advertising livery passing the Barbican on Turquoise Line 4, 25th August 2005 60912 with the number 9 on Coppergate, 2nd September 2005 60901 on Low Ousegate with the number 10, 2nd September 2005 60877 on Heslington Road with a number 4 service, 30th October 2005 60899 on route 10 about to enter Station Avenue, 4th December 2005 60897 on 4th December 2005 with a number 4 service on Station Street 60926 on route 9 along Station Street, 4th December 2005 60916 heading into Rougier Street on route 9, 4th December 2005 60876 on route 4 heading down Heslington Road, 10th December 2005 60922 on the 'White Line' (number 3), travelling up Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 60915 on the 'Silver Line' (route 9) captured on Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 60878 on route 4, going down Kent Street on 14th December 2005 60900 on Merchantgate, presumably operating route 10, 14th December 2005 60914 on Coppergate, 14th December 2005 60914 on Station Avenue with the number 2, 18th December 2005 60918 on Station Avenue with the number 9, 18th December 2005 60897 on Heslington Road with a number 4 service, 2nd January 2006 60895 at the Stamford Bridge terminus of the number 10 route, 16th January 2006 60897 on the number 10 service at its Stamford Bridge terminus, 16th January 2006 60897 at the Stamford Bridge terminus of route 10, 16th January 2006 The interior of 60897 when in service on the number 10 route, 16th January 2006 60897, muddied by the rural roads associated with the number 10 service, moves off from Low Ousegate, 16th January 2006 60927 on route 3 at the Askham Bar terminus, 16th January 2006 60882 on route 4 at the University terminus, 16th January 2006 60881 on Low Ousegate with a number 4, 14th March 2006

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]]> Sat Jan 6 2001 First York - Leyland Lynxes http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802065.html These training vehicles arrived in May 2005 to replace 25 year old Leyland Nationals, which were duly withdrawn. 62461 was formerly with First Southern National, and 62725 arrived from First Somerset & Avon. By their nature, this pair are rarely seen out and about. Monday 8 January 2001: These training vehicles arrived in May 2005 to replace 25 year old Leyland Nationals, which were duly withdrawn. 62461 was formerly with First Southern National, and 62725 arrived from First Somerset & Avon. By their nature, this pair are rarely seen out and about.

62461 in the background of this shot of 60928 entering James Street depot, 23rd August 2005 62725 venturing onto the open road of Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 62461 returning to James Street after a training run, 27th September 2006 62461 returning to James Street after a training run, 27th September 2006

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]]> Mon Jan 8 2001 First York - Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipses http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802063.html These five buses, new to First York in February 2005, seat an extra two people in comparison to their elder brothers, the B7Ls. Sunday 7 January 2001: These five buses, new to First York in February 2005, seat an extra two people in comparison to their elder brothers, the B7Ls.

69002 on route 4 down Heslington Road, 25th May 2005 69004 on route 4 passing the Victoria on Heslington Road, 22nd August 2005 69001 on a diverted route 4 down Barbican Road (Heslington Road was closed due road works), 23rd August 2005 69000 on Lawrence Street, probably a diverted number 4, 23rd August 2005 69000 coming onto George Hudson Street with a number 10 service, 4th December 2005 69004 on Piccadilly, 10th December 2005 69000 passing Top Line's GYE603Y at Station Street while operating route 4, 10th December 2005 69001 on route 4 entering Heslington Road, 14th December 2005 69000 at the Askham Bar terminus of route 3, 16th January 2006 69003 on route 4 shortly to turn into Fawcett Street with a number 4, 14th March 2006 69001 coming down Micklegate, 14th March 2006 69003 on Clifford Street with a number 4 service, 28th March 2006 69001 on Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 69001 on route 4 passing my house on Heslington Road, 10th April 2006 69004 on Peasholme Green, 27th September 2006 69002 with a number 1 service for Chapelfields, seen awaiting the passage of a Liverpool-Scarborough train at Haxby crossing, 5th December 2006 69004, 13th November 2007 69268, 16th November 2007 69275, 16th November 2007

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]]> Sun Jan 7 2001 First York - Volvo B6BLE Wright Crusader 2s http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802062.html 28 examples of this type operate in the York fleet, having arrived in conjunction with the B7Ls at the end of 2001 / beginning of 2002. Versatile and used on most services, the number 6 being a particular favourite. Slightly smaller and less thirsty than the B7Ls, which tend to be concentrated on busier core routes. Thursday 4 January 2001: 28 examples of this type operate in the York fleet, having arrived in conjunction with the B7Ls at the end of 2001 / beginning of 2002. Versatile and used on most services, the number 6 being a particular favourite. Slightly smaller and less thirsty than the B7Ls, which tend to be concentrated on busier core routes.

40597 heading onto Layerthorpe Road with the number 6, 22nd August 2005 40583 on route 11 heading towards Stonebow, 22nd August 2005 40580 on route 6 crossing the inner ring road, 22nd August 2005 40592 heading up Jewbury on route 16, 22nd August 2005 40591 pulling away from Peasholm Green on route 11, 22nd August 2005 40577 coming off Layerthorpe Road on route 6, 22nd August 2005 40582 coming off Foss Bank on route 16, 22nd August 2005 40579 on Layerthorpe road, route 13, 22nd August 2005 40572 on route 6 leaving Peasholm Green, 22nd August 2005 40593 on Peasholm Green with the number 13 service, 22nd August 2005 40574 on route 6 down the Pavement, 22nd August 2005 40594 on Queen Street with service 12, 25th August 2005 40589 on Queen Street, route 13, 25th August 2005 40581 coming down Queen Street on route 17, 25th August 2005 40586 on Micklegate serving the number 4 route, 25th August 2005 40571 on route 6 down Micklegate, 25th August 2005 40578 on Low Ousegate performing route 6 duties, 25th August 2005 40584 crossing the Ouse on route 16, 2nd September 2005 40598 on route 6 coming off Station Rise, 4th December 2005 40598 on route 6 coming off Station Rise, 4th December 2005 40585 on route 17 passing the railway station, 4th December 2005 40576 on route 6 heading for Leeman Road, 4th December 2005 40576 on route 6 heading for Leeman Road, 4th December 2005 40582 on route 13 alongside 30682 atop Station Rise, 4th December 2005 40582 on Station Rise with route 13, 4th December 2005 40584 on route 22 crossing the Ouse, 4th December 2005 40595 on route 12 heading towards Low Ousegate, 4th December 2005 40591 on route 22 down Piccadilly, 10th December 2005 40597 on route 12 passing 69001 on Low Ousegate, 10th December 2005 40574 on route 6 passing down Micklegate, 10th December 2005 40579 on Rougier Street with route 6, 10th December 2005 40575 on Rougier Street with route 6, 10th December 2005 40575 on Rougier Street with route 6, 10th December 2005 40588 on route 16 down Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 40588 and 50297 on Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 40575 on Rougier Street with route 6, 10th December 2005 40598 on route 12 on Queen Street, 10th December 2005 40578 on route 6 duty down the Pavement, 14th December 2005 40578 on Coppergate with route 6, 14th December 2005 40588 crossing the Ouse heading towards Ousegate on route 16, 18th December 2005 40588 on route 16 crossing the Ouse, 18th December 2005 40594 coming off Low Ousegate, 16th January 2006 40584 on route 22 entering Piccadilly, 18th January 2006 40594 on route 16 entering Clifford Street, 14th March 2006 40590 on Bridge Street with a number 11 service, 14th March 2006 40580 on route 13 along Station Street, 14th March 2006 40596 on route 12 coming off Station Rise, 14th March 2006 40587 on route 1 coming off Station Rise, 14th March 2006 40572 on route 17 travelling along Station Street, 14th March 2006 40578 on route 6 in Rougier Street, 16th March 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 4 2001 First York - Optare Solos http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802060.html The three minibuses in the First York fleet represent two different types of Optare Solo - fleet nos. 50297 & 50298 are OM904LAs seating 26 people, provided new in 2002, while the odd one out is 50279, which is a M850 seating 27 people, two years older than the others but having only arrived in York from First Bradford in October 2004. They operate route 26 and its subtle variations. Friday 5 January 2001: The three minibuses in the First York fleet represent two different types of Optare Solo - fleet nos. 50297 & 50298 are OM904LAs seating 26 people, provided new in 2002, while the odd one out is 50279, which is a M850 seating 27 people, two years older than the others but having only arrived in York from First Bradford in October 2004. They operate route 26 and its subtle variations.

50298 on route 26 passing down Piccadilly, 2nd September 2005 50298 coming off Coppergate, 4th December 2005 50297 on Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 50297 on Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 50279 at Askham Bar, 16th January 2006 50279 in York City Centre, 14th March 2006 50298 on route 26 sitting in Piccadilly, 14th March 2006 50298 heading toward route 26C duties leaving James Street, 31st March 2006 50297 coming off Clifford Street with a number 26, 18th April 2006

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]]> Fri Jan 5 2001 First York - Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400s http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802053.html These twelve low-floor double deckers arrived at the end of 2001 and represent the high capacity backbone of the fleet. Seating 49 on the top deck and 27 on the lower deck, the B7TLs are used predominantly on route 1, and on route 4 before the arrival of the Streetcars. Wednesday 3 January 2001: These twelve low-floor double deckers arrived at the end of 2001 and represent the high capacity backbone of the fleet. Seating 49 on the top deck and 27 on the lower deck, the B7TLs are used predominantly on route 1, and on route 4 before the arrival of the Streetcars.

30956 on route 4 down Heslington Road, 23rd May 2005 30965 on route 4, passing Heslington Road's Spa on 23rd May 2005 30955 on route 4 down Heslington Road, 25th May 2005 30963 passing the Barbican Centre on route 4, 19th August 2005 30964 on route 4, diverted down Lawrence Street due to road works on Heslington Road, 23rd August 2005 30961 on route 1 at Queen Street, 25th August 2005 30959 and 30955, both serving route 1, on Queen Street, 4th December 2005 30959 on Queen Street with a route 1 service, 4th December 2005 30955 on Queen Street with a route 1 service, 4th December 2005 30961 on Queen Street with a number 1, 4th December 2005 30964 on Queen Street with a number 4, 4th December 2005 30963 on Clifford Street with a number 4, 4th December 2005 30963 on Clifford Street with a number 4, 4th December 2005 30965 on Tower Street with a number 4, 4th December 2005 30962 on Heslington Road with a number 4, 10th December 2005 30960 heading towards the railway station on route 1, 18th December 2005 30957 on service 1 passing along Museum Street, 14th March 2006 30957 and 30959 on service 1 duties, passing on Museum Street, 14th March 2006 30954 coming off James Street, 14th April 2006 30960 crossing Lendal Bridge with a number 1 service, 18th April 2006 30964, unusually operating a Park & Ride service, seen leaving Rougier Street on 18th April 2006 30961 approaching Station Rise while operating the number 1, 18th April 2006 30956 on Station Street with a number 1 service, 18th April 2006 30957 on Queen Street with a number 1 service, 18th April 2006 30954 operating route 1 along Queen Street, 27th September 2006 30955 operating a route 1 service down Museum Street, 27th September 2006 30964 in Exhibition Square with a number 1 service, 27th September 2006 30954 passing Walmgate, 27th September 2006 30963 operating route 1 outside York railway station, 30th September 2006 30963 operating route 1 outside York railway station, 30th September 2006 30958 operating route 1 on Queen Street, 7th October 2006 30958 seen operating the number 1 service to Wigginton along the Haxby Road, 5th December 2006 30959 operating the number 1 service outside York railway station, 5th December 2006 12th November 2007 12th November 2007 30964, 12th November 2007 30961, 16th November 2007

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]]> Wed Jan 3 2001 First York - Volvo B7LA Wright Eclipse Fusions http://eborbuses.fotopic.net/c802038.html These nine articulated buses, seating 56, arrived in 2003 from First Bradford; they are used almost exclusively on the 3 and 8 'Park and Ride' services. They originally entered service in Bradford in 2000. Saturday 1 January 2000: These nine articulated buses, seating 56, arrived in 2003 from First Bradford; they are used almost exclusively on the 3 and 8 'Park and Ride' services. They originally entered service in Bradford in 2000.

10040 heading towards Stonebow on 22nd August 2005 10043 on Piccadilly operating route 8, 22nd August 2005 10038 on 23rd August 2005, operating route 8 down Lawrence Street 10036 on 23rd August 2005, operating route 8 down Lawrence Street 10039 on 23rd August 2005, operating route 8 down Lawrence Street 10042 on 23rd August 2005, operating route 8 down Lawrence Street 10040 on route 3 heading down Rougier Street, 10th December 2005 10037 on service 3 down Station Road, 16th January 2006 10041 coming off Station Rise with a number 3 service, 14th March 2006 10037 on Museum Street with a route 2 service, 14th March 2006 10037 coming out of James Street, 31st March 2006 10042 on route 8 coming down Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 10043 on route 8 pulled over in Lawrence Street, 31st March 2006 10043 on Piccadilly with a number 8 service, 10th April 2006 10035 coming off James Street, 14th April 2006 10037 operating route 3 down Tadcaster Road, 27th September 2006 10037 operating route 3 down Queen Street, 27th September 2006 10040 operating route 2 on Leeman Road, 27th September 2006 A line-up of artics at James Street, 5th December 2006. From right to left: 10043, 10040, 10039 and 19006.

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