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Does Worcester still run Optare Solos? If not, where (and when) did they go?

Thanks.

The website has been very much neglected since I started my new job in September 2021. However, I've been busy this weekend trying to get on top of a few outstanding jobs... Forum software has been updated to the latest version, which hopefully see some of the bugs fixed. Registrations are now open ...

I see you've knocked the mirror off already!

City Walls being one big coach drop off point was always the norm. It used to annoy regular bus users as they closed the bus stop and everyone had to go to St Nicholas Street.

Worcester currently have drivers on loan to Bristol, so if they feel they are going to be short they only have to recall some of those.

I know some of the management team will be driving, including at least one from Bristol, so hopefully they will have the drivers.

I always found they were very difficult to brake smoothly. With various engine systems only being used when needed, and thus constantly switching on or off, you could be braking for a stop or traffic lights and all of a sudden the engine note would change and with it you suddenly got a different amo...

They probably set out weeks ago but have only just arrived!

These have now started to enter service at Witney depot. Fleet numbers are 11747-11761 inc.