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New to TWM in 1999 are these Mercedes based Bendibuses, which are clearly branded as such. They have been introduced on service 67 to Castle Vale. They are to low floor layout and have led to increased patronage over the doubledeckers they have replaced.
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This rear view of the same bus, 6008 (T608MOA), shows the rear end design and the length to good effect. It is at the central Birmingham terminus of the 67.
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The first of the batch, 6001, registered S1TWM, is seen at the Birmingham Outer Circle run the week before its appearance at the SHOWBUS 99.
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S1TWM with First Manchester and Stagecoach bendis at SHOWBUS 1999. |
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Alongside a traditionally Birmingham liveried Metrobus is one of the new all Mercedes low floor singledeckers in Prime Line colours for the coordinated 'quality partnership' service initiatives operated with Stagecoach Midland Red using similarly bedecked Alexander-bodied Darts (both vehicles are seen at SHOWBUS 98).
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