Optare Versa Hybrid enters service with Archway Travel

12.1m Optare Versa Hybrid AA59WAY on Denham Way in Fleetwood on 25th March

A 12.1 metre Optare Versa V1210 Hybrid 57 seat school bus has entered service with Archway Travel of Fleetwood, the high capacity being achieved by way of a 3+2 seating arrangement. The bus was previously Stagecoach 25331 (YJ12GXZ) in use with Transport for Greater Manchester, being one of a large batch of Versa Hybrids ordered by TfGM for their local school operations.

Optare Versa Hybrid AA59WAY returning from school service 527 to Elswick

Conventional Optare Versa AA53WAY (formerly Stagecoach VX57OEU) on 25th March