Fleet
As of June 2012, the fleet consists of:
- 41 Dennis Dart SLF (Bodied by Plaxton and Marshall)
- 17 Optare Solo
- 1 Optare Excel
- 2 Dennis Trident 2(East Lancs Body)
In the past the fleet was more varied. The original fleet consisted mostly of Leyland Nationals and Leopards, and Dodge minibuses were also popular. Choice's Managing Director, Tom Young, was never shy to experiment: unusual purchases were four Wright Urbanranger bodied Mercedes-Benz OH1416's, similar in body design to the comparable Liberator bodies of the Volvo B10B, and the fore-runner to the low floor chassis of the Mercedes-Benz O405, but which did not sell in large numbers following the advent of the low-floor bus. Young also purchased a pair of new step-entrance Northern Counties bodied Dennis Darts for route 171; the ageing Leyland Nationals were withdrawn in favour of newer stock. The merger with Status Bus & Coach saw new types arrive, including Wright Handybus bodied Dennis Darts, Marshall bodied Dennis Lances and former Ipswich Buses dual entrance Northern Counties bodied Dennis Lances.
The fleet has had a some additions in 2012 including two double deckers Dennis Trident 2 buses and also three Scania Omnilinks, all from Nottingham City Transport. The Omnicitys were transferred to D&G Bus, a sister company, in September 2012 in preparation for the takeover by Arriva.
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