Fleet
Western Greyhound operates a varied fleet. The largest part (as at 17 December 2012, before the depot fire on 13 May 2013) consists of 32 Mercedes-Benz step-entrance and 40 Optare low floor midibuses, most of which have coach seats. They also have 8 single deck and 17 double deck vehicles. In addition, there is a small fleet of heritage vehicles that are used for special services and charters.
| Fleet number range | Quantity | Type | Seats | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 – 208 |
8 | Mercedes-Benz Citaro single deck | 39 or 42 | 2004-2010 |
| 401 – 402 | 2 | Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double deck | 78 | 2009 |
| 440 – 443 | 4 | Dennis Trident 2 with Plaxton President double deck body |
75 | 2001 |
| 450 – 499 | 11 | Volvo Olympian with East Lancs Pyoneer double deck body |
84 | 1997-1998 |
| 500 – 599 | 32 | Mercedes-Benz O814 Plaxton Beaver 2 body |
29 – 33 | 2002-2006 |
| 701 – 708 | 8 | Optare Solo M710SE | 23 | 2009 |
| 816 – 819 | 4 | Optare Solo M850SL | 23 or 28 | 2004-2005 |
| 910 - 931 | 6 | Optare Solo M920 | 33 | 2006-2007 |
| 940 | 1 | Optare Solo M950SL | 32 | 2006 |
| 950 - 962 | 13 | Optare Solo M950 | 31 or 33 | 2006-2009 |
| 981 – 988 | 8 | Optare Solo SR M995 | 35 | 2011 |
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