IPSWICH PARK AND RIDE - A NEW ERA

One of Ipswich Buses new to Park and Ride duties is Optare Versa 146 YK08 EPC

And 148 YK08 EPE both outside the Old Cattle Market

Monday heralded the beginning of an new era for Park and Ride services in Ipswich when Ipswich Buses took over the contract using eight ex Nottingham City Transport Optare Versas refurbished with leather seating and air conditioning, one was out of service which was 153 with Enviro 200 82 YX63 LGF taking it's place although i did see it on Tuesday out of service when the light making taking photos difficult. Meanwhile First utilised it's ex Park and Ride Volvo B7RLE's on town and country service with the last pink one 69428 still in pink on the 60/61/70 routes and again on Friday on the 55/56, while 69424 is currently undergoing its transformation this week into the new livery. Contrary to my previous blog four Scanias remained in services for reasons i can't fathom especially 65550 which looks an absolute wreck along with 61528/33 and 65532, sisters 61538/65528/29/40/42 are now up at Ransomes euro park.

And another First repaint is 69423 AU58 FFK on the 60 to Gainsborough.