Lothian Buses is a city-owned bus operator in Edinburgh, Scotland. Lothian Buses also operate in East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian counties.
History
Fleet
Active
Last updated in April 2025.
Fleet
Numbers
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Thumbnail
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Year
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Length
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Engine
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Transmission
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Notes
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| 1-10
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2013
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Volvo
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7900 Hybrid
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Volvo
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| 12-14, 16-30
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2014
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Volvo
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7900 Hybrid
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Volvo
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| 31-50
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2014
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Volvo
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7900 Hybrid
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Volvo
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| 51-65
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2017
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B8RLE
Eclipse 3
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13.2 m
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Volvo
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- Ex-10051-10065.
- Assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 66-95
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2020
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Volvo
MCV
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B8RLE
EvoRa
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Volvo
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| 172
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2010
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B7RLE
Eclipse Urban 2
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Volvo
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| 176-190
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2013
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B7RLE
Eclipse Urban 2
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Volvo
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| 191-193
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2020
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Alexander Dennis
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Enviro200 MMC
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- Ex-Eve Coaches E23-E24, E26; acquired in 2024.
- Assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 195-199
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2012
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B7RLE
Eclipse Urban 2
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Volvo
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- Numbered as 10195-10199 from 2017-23.
- 197-199 assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 221-250
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2016
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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| 251
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2009
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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- Ex-932; converted to open top in 2024.
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| 284-289
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2017
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Wrightbus
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StreetAir
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| 291-294
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2021
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BYD
Alexander Dennis
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Enviro400EV
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BYD
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| 351-389, 391-400
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2011
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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| 401-404, 406-425
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2014
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Eclipse Gemini 3
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Volvo
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| 426-437
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2015
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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| 441-465
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2016-17
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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- 441-450, 452, 455-460, 462-463 assigned to Lothian Country Buses.
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| 466-510
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2017
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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- 497, 499, 510 assigned to East Coast Buses.
- 498, 500-509 in Skylink livery.
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| 511-518
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2018
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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|
Volvo
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- Renumbered from 20001-20008 in 2023.
- Assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 551-570
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2015
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5LH
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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| 571-590
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2017
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5LH
Gemini 3
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|
Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Country Buses.
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| 601-698
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2021-22
|
Volvo
Alexander Dennis
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B5TL
Enviro400 MMC
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Volvo
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| 700e
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2023
|
Volvo
MCV
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BZL
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|
Volvo
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| 701e-750e
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2024-25
|
Volvo
MCV
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BZL
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Volvo
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| 841-850
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2007
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini
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Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Country Buses.
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| 905-906
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2008
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini
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Volvo
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| 926-931, 933-936
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2009
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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- 929-931, 933 assigned to East Coast Buses.
- 934-936 assigned to Lothian Country Buses.
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| 937-950
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2010
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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- Assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 951-960
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2011
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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| 1000
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2011
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
|
B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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10.4 m
|
Volvo 9.36L
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| 1001-1002
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2012
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Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo
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| 1003-1028, 1030-1050
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2010
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
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B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
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Volvo D9B
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- Ex-Metroline; purchased in 2018.
- 1033-1050 assigned to Lothian Country Buses.
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| 1051-1062
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2018
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
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B5TL
Gemini 3
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Volvo
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- Assigned to East Coast Buses.
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| 1063-1075, 1077-1125
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2019
|
Volvo
Alexander Dennis
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B8L
Enviro400XLB
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|
Volvo
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|
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| 1126-1140
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2019
|
Volvo
Alexander Dennis
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B8L
Enviro400XLB
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|
Volvo
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|
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| 1141-1153
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2011
|
Volvo
Wrightbus
|
B9TL
Eclipse Gemini 2
|
10.4 m
|
Volvo 9.36L
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| 9001-9005
|
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2018
|
Volvo
Plaxton
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B11R
Panther 3
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|
Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Motorcoaches.
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| 9006-9011
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2019
|
Volvo
Plaxton
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B11R
Panther 3
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|
Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Motorcoaches.
|
| 9012-9013
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2024
|
Volvo
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B13R
9700
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|
Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Motorcoaches.
|
| 9101-9102
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2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
|
Sprinter
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- Assigned to Lothian Motorcoaches.
|
| 9201-9208
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2019
|
Volvo
Plaxton
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B8R
Leopard Interurban
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|
Volvo
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- Assigned to Lothian Motorcoaches.
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| 10195-10199
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Renumbered to 195-199 in 2024.
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| 20001-20008
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Renumbered to 511-518 in 2024.
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Training
Retired
Tramways
| Fleet number(s)
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Thumbnail
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Year
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Manufacturer
|
Model
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Length
|
Notes
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| 251-277
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2010-11
|
CAF
|
Urbos 3
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42.8 m
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References
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