Out of service
Whilst we are busy chasing the former JPT buses that have been repainted into Stagecoach colours here’s a reminder of the scene the day after the announcement that Stagecoach had been cleared by the mergers people regarding the acquisition of JPT. Most if not all of the JPT vehicles were quickly parked up following the Friday services and I think all were despatched to Hyde Road over the weekend. Only a couple returned still in JPT colours having gained Stagecoach vinyls but no such luck for this ageing Olympian one of a pair purchased by JPT, both were used for a while by Stagecoach until the takeover date but despite having just gained a twelve month MOT both remain out of service and are unlikely to return. The two Plaxton President Volvo B7’s behind were just two of nine to see service with Stagecoach and both have since received corporate colours although we wait for 16968 to return to service.
30th August 2014
Out of service
Whilst we are busy chasing the former JPT buses that have been repainted into Stagecoach colours here’s a reminder of the scene the day after the announcement that Stagecoach had been cleared by the mergers people regarding the acquisition of JPT. Most if not all of the JPT vehicles were quickly parked up following the Friday services and I think all were despatched to Hyde Road over the weekend. Only a couple returned still in JPT colours having gained Stagecoach vinyls but no such luck for this ageing Olympian one of a pair purchased by JPT, both were used for a while by Stagecoach until the takeover date but despite having just gained a twelve month MOT both remain out of service and are unlikely to return. The two Plaxton President Volvo B7’s behind were just two of nine to see service with Stagecoach and both have since received corporate colours although we wait for 16968 to return to service.
30th August 2014