New Wright Streetdecks for Preston Bus

Preston Streetdeck 40717 leaving the bus station on route 23 on 21st July

In February Rotala PLC placed a £29m order with Wrightbus of Northern Ireland for 163 brand new vehicles to be delivered throughout 2020. The order includes a further 128 Streetdeck double-deckers for the Diamond Bus North West business, to replace 125 vehicles leased from First Group when Rotala purchased First’s Bolton operation in August 2019. Four of the new Streetdecks have been allocated to Rotala subsidiary Preston Bus, numbered 40716 to 40719, and entered service following an unveiling ceremony on 6th July.

Preston Streetdeck 40718 approaching the bus station on route 23

Streetdeck 40719 leaving Preston bus station on route 23 to Asda