Stephen Gow
Excelsior: Safeguard X308CBT
Optare Excels are a pretty rare sight these days, so it's impressive to see an independent operator using three examples of the type in front-line service. Safeguard Buses of Guildford acquired X308 CBT when Tillingbourne collapsed in 2001, and have been using it on circular routes 4 and 5 around the northern suburbs of Guildford ever since. It's seen in the Park Barn district on 25 November 2019; its sister 307 and newer example YJ03 UMM were also on the route that day.
Excelsior: Safeguard X308CBT
Optare Excels are a pretty rare sight these days, so it's impressive to see an independent operator using three examples of the type in front-line service. Safeguard Buses of Guildford acquired X308 CBT when Tillingbourne collapsed in 2001, and have been using it on circular routes 4 and 5 around the northern suburbs of Guildford ever since. It's seen in the Park Barn district on 25 November 2019; its sister 307 and newer example YJ03 UMM were also on the route that day.