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Go bus Christchurch
Go-bus established itself in Christchurch by taking over Christchurch Bus Service in late 2010 when that company failed to maintain vehicles and was endangering its passengers. The company expanded by another ninety buses when in 2013 it took over Leopard Coachlines. Now Go-bus itself is part on the Kinetic group. These pictures from February 2020 are from before the company joined the international group.
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1077 Yellow Line
The MCV Evolution Egyptian bodied MAN 15.250 1077 (KEB967) dates from 2016 and is seen on Yellow Line route Y to Hornby.
Picture ref C6838
 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1041 Blue Line
Dating from 2015 Designline Enviroline bodied 1041 (JJA271) is seen near the Bus Stattion on Blue Line route B to Rangiora followed by Redbus EVM bodied Mercedes Sprinter 209 (JYF334).
Picture ref C6835
 
Go Bus MAN 16-240 Designline Enviroline 2224 Orange Line
Go-bus also operate the Orange Line, route O. Exiting the Bus Station is another Designline Enviroline, but this time on an MAN 16.240 chassis new to Leopard Coachlines in 2011 as 224 (FRR621). Under new ownership 2000 was added to its fleet number.
Picture ref C6839
 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1042 Blue Line
Another Blue Line Volvo B7RLE, 1042 (JJK525), headed for Belfast.
Picture ref C6843
 
Go Bus MAN 16.250 Designline Enviroline 1037
On Orange Line route O in fleet livery was 1037 (LCJ164) new in 2015 registered JGB223. Seen at the Bus Station it is another Enviroline but on an MAN 16.250 chassis.
Picture ref C6844
 

 
Go Bus MAN 12.223 Designline 2072
An older bus in fleet livery was 2072 (DBB915), a Designline bodied MAN 12.223 new as Airport Express 94 before passing to Leopard as 72.
Picture ref C6846
 

 
Go Bus Zhong Tong LCK6126HG 864
Since withdrwn, this Chinese Zhong Tong LCK6126HG, 864 (FJQ585) was new to Christchurch Bus Service in 2010 as 164. It passed to NCS in Lower Hutt.
Picture ref C6864
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16-223 Designline 846 Blue Line
Another ex Christchurch Bus Service vehicle was this out of service Blue Line liveried 846 (DNN59), a Designline bodied MAN 16.223 new as 146 in 2006.
Picture ref C6867
 
Go Bus MAN 18.280 Designline Enviroline 2231
The container boxes stacked behind 2231 (GBT980) were typical of structures around the city, mostly supporting edifices of buidings damaged by the earthquake in 2016. The bus was new as Leopard 231 in 2011, another Designline Enviroline, this time on an MAN 18.280 chassis.
Picture ref C6865
 

 
Go Bus Designline Citybus 890, Isuzu Journey 532, Zhong Tong LCK6910G 510, MAN 16.240 2223, Zhong Tong LCK6910G 524 & MAN 15.250 1079
A mix of vehicles seen at the Go-bus depot. From left to right we have Designline Citybus 890 (CCB488) new as Christchurch Bus Service 120 in 2004, Isuzu Journey 532 (DNB974) ex Christchurch Bus Service 197 but new in Japan in 1995 and now withdrawn, then an unidentified vehicle parked nose in, then Zhong Tong LCK6910G 510 (EUJ251) ex new as Christchurch Bus Service 175 in 2009, Orange Line MAN 16.240 2223 (FRR603) ex Leopard 223 in 2011, Zhong Tong LCK6910G 524 (EUJ242) Christchurch Bus Service 189 in 2009 and Yellow Line MCV bodied MAN 15.250 1079 (KEB948) new in 2016.
Picture ref C6870
 

 
Go Bus Zhong Tong LCK6112G 816
Also at the depot was aonther Zhong Tong, 816 (LCE235) ex Christchurch Bus Service 816 but with regstration FQD597 when new in 2010.
Picture ref C6875
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2204
Heading to Hornby on the 140 is 2204 (FBW715) an Enviroline bodied MAN 16.240, new to Leopard as 204 in 2009. The bus has since transferred to Dunedin for Orbus route 78 from there to Mosgiel.
Picture ref C6876
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline 3222
This Designline bodied MAN 16.240, 3222 (EZD931) was transferred from Dunedin having been new to Invercargill Passenger Transport as their 222 in 2009, a company acquired by Go-bus in 2014.
Picture ref C6877
 

 
Go Bus 895, 1022, 2205 & 894
Several Blue Line buses are seen at the depot with a couple in normal fleet livery. The four facing the camera are, left to right, 895 (CRJ406) a Kiwi bodied MAN 17.220 new to Christchurch Bus Service as 125 in 2005, 1022 (HLB844) a 2014 Enviroline bodied MAN 16.250, 2205 (FBW716) a similar 16.240 new to Leopard as 205 in 2009 and 894 (ETA229) sister to 895, but new as 124 (CRC766).
Picture ref C6879
 
Go Bus MAN 17.220 Kiwi 895 Blue Line
A better view of Kiwi bodied 895.
Picture ref C6881
 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1046 Blue Line
Running light was 1046 (JML208), a 2015 Designline Enviroline bodied Volvo B7RLE.
Picture ref C6882
 
Go Bus MAN 16.250 Designline Enviroline 2244 Yellow Line
A similar Yellow Line bus, but on an MAN 16.250 chassis was 2244 (FWB536) new to Leopard as 244 in 2011.
Picture ref C6878
 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1073 Blue Line
Blue Line liveried MCV Evolution bodied MAN 15.250 1073 (KEM320) of 2016 and since re-registered QCT226.
Picture ref C6884
 
Go Bus MAN 16-240 Designline Enviroline 2244 Yellow Line
Another light running bus, Yellow Line liveried 2244 again.
Picture ref C6883
 
Go Bus Dennis Dart Designline 3333 & 3334
A trio of ex Redbus Designline bodied Dennis Darts are lurking at the back of the depot. They reached Go-bus in Christchurch by way of Ritchies, Citibus in Dunedin and Invercargill Passenger Transport. Still in Citibus colours is the unidentifiable yellow Dart. To the left are 1997 Darts 3333 (WG8743) and 3334 (WA1238). Dart 3333 on the far left was Redbus 306, Ritchies 474 and Invercargill/Citibus 335. Similarly 3334 was Redbus 304, Ritchies 471 and Invercargill/Citibus 334.
Picture ref C6888
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2206
Carrying a bike US style is Enviroline 2206 (FBW715), sister to 2204, and another to join Dunedin for the Orbus 78 service.
Picture ref C6886
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16-250 GBV NZ 1035
Designline crashed and burned after their micro turbine powered hybrid buses failed on trial with MTA in New York in 2009 and hopes of large orders evaporated. Rising from the ashes was GBV NZ who bodied this Enviroline MAN 16.250 in 2016, 1035 (KBA671), though many Envirolines have been badged Designline since the 2013 rebirth.
Picture ref C6893
 

 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1045 Blue Line
Another Blue Line Volvo B7RLE, 1045 (JKA879), Belfast bound.
Picture ref C6887
 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2209
Seen in the Bus Station was 2209 (FBW722), another Designline Enviroline bodied MAN 16.240 since sent to Dunedin for Orbus route 78. The bus was new to Leopard as their 209 in 2009.
Picture ref C6900
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.223 Designline 2066
Older Designline bodied MAN 16.223, 2066 (DKD253), was new to Leopard as 66 in 2006.
Picture ref C6896
 

 
Go Bus MAN 11.220 Designline 2080
Even older was 2080 (ZR8233) a 2001 Designline bodied MAN 11.220 chassis new as Leopard 80.
Picture ref C6901
 

 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1065 Orbiter
For very obvious reasons the Orbiter green branded service buses are not usually seen in the city centre. This is MCV Evolution Bodied MAN 15.250 1065 (KBA874) of 2016.
Picture ref C6892
 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2217
Heading along Main Road from Summer Beach to cross the city to Hornby was Designline Enviroline bodied MAN 16.240 2217 (FDD193) new as Leopard 217 in 2009.
Picture ref C6907
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.223 Designline Enviroline 2074
Older Designline bodied MAN 16.223 2074 (DNF404) was new to Airport Express as their 95 in 2005. It later became Leopard 74.
Picture ref C6930
 

 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1063
Another Egyptian import, 1063 (MRB817), was an MCV Evolution bodied MAN 15.250 new with regstration KBK350.
Picture ref C6931
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2206
Seen in the Bus Station MAN 16.240 2206 (FBW720) was another Designline Enviroline destined for Orbus route 78 in Dunedin. It was new as Leopard 206 in 2009.
Picture ref C6936
 

 
Go Bus Christchurch Bus Station
Two Go-bus vehicles jut out of their adjacent bays in the Bus Station the rear one being tri-axle.
Picture ref C6943
 

 
Go Bus MAN 18.280 Designline Enviroline 2231
Headed for Southside is Designline Enviroline bodied tri-axle MAN 18.280 2231 (GBT980) new as
Leopard 231 in 2011.
Picture ref C6937
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.250 Designline Enviroline 1036
New in 215 to Go-bus was Designline Enviroline bodied MAN 16.250 1036 (JEY358).
Picture ref C6995
 

 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1063
MCV Evolution bodied MAN 15.250 1063 again.
Picture ref C6938
 

 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1072 Yellow Line
Sister vehicle 1072 (KEB968) was seen headed to Hornby on route Y.
Picture ref C6996
 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1075 Blue Line
Another of the batch, 1075 (KEM281) is seen in the Bus Station on Blue Line B to Rangiora.
Picture ref C6942
 
Go Bus MAN 16-240 Designline Enviroline 2236 Yellow Line
Former Leopard 236 (FRR716), a Designline Enviroline bodied MAN 16.240 new in 2011 has become 2236 seen in the Bus Station on Yellow Line Y to Hornby.
Picture ref C7027
 
Go Bus MAN 16.223 Designline 2060 Orbiter
In earlier Orbiter livery is Designline bodied MAN 16.223 2060 (ECC999) new to Leopard as 60 in 2008.
Picture ref C7000
 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1064 Orbiter
Also in Orbiter livery is MCV bodied MAN 15.250 1064 (KAR685).
Picture ref C7001
 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1050 Orbiter
New in 2016 was Orbiter liveried Designline Enviroline bodied Volvo B7RLE 1050 (JPK246).
Picture ref C7003
 
Go Bus Volvo B7RLE Designline Enviroline 1050 Orbiter
The rear offside view of 1050.
Picture ref C7002
 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1066 Orbiter
Complete with bike is another MCV bodied MAN 15.250 1066 (KBK368).
Picture ref C7005
 
Go Bus MAN 16.223 Designline 2067 Orbiter
Another Designline bodied MAN 16.223, 2067 (DLC505) new to Leopard as 67 back in 2005.
Picture ref C7006
 
Go Bus MAN 15.250 MCV Evolution 1061
MAN 15.250 of 2016 1061 (KBK348) is another Egyptian MCV Evolution, but in fleet livery.
Picture ref C6989
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2201
Passing through the gates that control access to the Airport is Designline Enviroline bodied MAN 16.240 2201 (FBW710) new to Leopard as 201 in 2009.
Picture ref C7035
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.240 Designline Enviroline 2203
Sister vehicle 2203 (FBW708) is seen on 60 to Southside, former Leopard 203.
Picture ref C6999
 

 
Go Bus MAN 16.223 Designline 2065
New to Leopard as 65 (DKD248) in 2005 is Designline bodied MAN 16.223 2065.
Picture ref C7002
 

 
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